Khan Loyalist Omar Ayub Emerges as Key Face of Defiant PTI

Omar Ayub Khan is the parliamentary face of Imran Khan's PTI party. He invoked Hamlet in parliament, accusing the new government of theft and rottenness.

Omar comes from a prominent political and military family, including Pakistan's former military ruler Ayub Khan. He was previously seen as an opportunistic party-hopper.

After being viciously attacked during PTI's long march, Omar has cemented his status as a PTI loyalist. His speeches focus more on criticizing civilian leaders than the military.

Omar brings valuable political experience and establishment connections. His role may pave the way for PTI to negotiate with Pakistan's powerful military.

With Imran Khan jailed, Omar was PTI's candidate for Prime Minister. This shows Khan's deep trust in him to lead the party in a new, more defiant chapter.