ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has instructed the party to prepare for a major countrywide movement against the incumbent government.
“Start preparing for a mass movement; I will not call people to Islamabad, but we will launch the movement across Pakistan,” Imran conveyed through his sister, Aleema Khan, who spoke to the media on Monday.
Speaking to the press outside the jail, she stated that her brother vowed to resist all forms of oppression and torture, declaring that he would never bow down to subjugation. “Imran Khan has made it clear that even if he spends his entire life behind bars, he will not surrender to pressure,” she added.
She highlighted key points shared by her brother, stating that despite being a former prime minister, Imran is being denied basic rights given to ordinary prisoners.
“In the past eight months, he has only been allowed one brief conversation with his children and has not been permitted to meet his sisters,” Aleema explained. She said that efforts to send him books have also been blocked by jail authorities, adding, “Even his personal doctors have been denied access to him.”
Imran, through his sister, reaffirmed his stance, “No matter the extent of the torture, I will never accept subjugation. I will not give in.”
Aleema also mentioned that her brother believes his wife, Bushra Bibi, was placed in jail as part of a broader effort to apply pressure on him. Despite this, Imran remains steadfast in his commitment to not compromise. “Even if I am kept in prison for life, I will not bow down,” Imran was quoted as saying.
Moreover, Aleema dismissed the rumours circulating about negotiations for Imran’s release. “Some YouTubers have speculated that a deal is in the works, with foreign involvement. But these narratives are being created to calm the public,” she said.
On party matters, she said that PTI is driven by ideology, not political opportunism. “Our party is based on a strong ideological foundation, not on electables,” he was quoted as saying. “Those who don’t align with our principles have no place in PTI.”
Aleema further revealed that Imran criticised the judicial delays in his cases, particularly his corruption case, which has been pending for over three months. “The judges promised to take action, but nothing has been done,” she said.
She also shared that PTI members of Parliament will show their support for the judiciary, with lawmakers from Punjab heading to the Lahore High Court, and MNAs from Islamabad and Peshawar visiting the Islamabad High Court to express their backing.
