Multiple calls for protests, and multiple failures, has not only made the leadership crisis within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf apparent, but has likely damaged the party’s credibility, too

Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.

"It's only human to expect a friend to show support in these difficult times," Imran Khan aide Zulfikar Bukhari told Newsweek.