Islamabad: Government intensified its criticism of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, alleging that its anti-national agenda has been exposed through leaked communications between PTI leader Raoof Hasan and Indian journalist Karan Thapar.

Information Minister Ataullah Tarar condemned PTI for its purported connections with foreign adversaries, asserting that these interactions reflect broader agenda to undermine Pakistan's national integrity. He stressed that these revelations align with pattern of PTI's interactions with anti-Pakistan forces, suggesting that party's agenda is driven by external interests rather than national welfare. According to Tarar, Hasan's correspondence with Thapar involved discussions criticising Pakistan's military and foreign policy, indicating an attempt to fuel discord within country.Leaked messages reportedly included Hasan praising India's stance on global issues while disparaging Pakistan's position. This, Tarar argued, indicates deliberate effort by PTI to promote narratives that align with foreign agendas and undermine Pakistan's stability. PML-N leader and Senator Talal Chaudhry weighed in on controversy, asserting that Hasan's communications with anti-Pakistan journalists were part of broader conspiracy to weaken country. He emphasised need for accountability within powerful institutions and political parties, highlighting that such leaks only reinforce necessity for transparent self-regulation to ensure national security and stability.