RAWALPINDI:
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Monday called on the public to attend the mass rally, scheduled for September 27 in Peshawar, describing it as a demonstration for the nation’s freedom.
“The media’s voice has been strangled. This rally is for the nation’s freedom. The party has been instructed to make it a success,” said Aleema Khan on Monday while speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, conveying her brother’s message.
“He has said the agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is very important, and that Pakistan must keep its global links strong. He also said that protecting the holy mosques is an honour for us,” she noted, quoting the party founder.
She added the former prime minister also pointed to developments in the Toshakhana case. “One witness has been proven false. The case should end on the basis of false testimony. The former military secretary also declared all documents valid. It seems the case could conclude in the next two or three hearings,” she added.
Aleema expressed hope that both Imran and his wife, Bushra Bibi, would be released.
The PTI founder reiterated his claim that his party had won two-thirds majority but votes were stolen. “Our votes were stolen and given to thieves. Convicted people have been imposed on the nation. Morality has been buried in Pakistan. The 26th Amendment has completely suppressed the judiciary,” Aleema quoted party chief as saying.
Imran praised judges who, he said, had stood up for the rule of law, calling them “heroes of the nation.” Aleema added that Khan had assigned responsibility for the rally to PTI leaders Ali Amin Gandapur and Junaid Akbar. She said, Khan has asked his lawyers and party members not to engage with the military establishment.
“For three years we tried for dialogue, but instead, our party was further suppressed. There is no benefit in talks. Whoever wants to talk, should come to jail,” she quoted Imran as saying.
Barrister Gohar Khan
Party Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday voiced support for the recently signed Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA), calling it a welcome step for strengthening bilateral security ties.
“Pakistan has always stood in the right struggle, and this agreement further consolidates our position,” Gohar said while speaking to reporters in Rawalpindi.
He also underlined the need for an immediate meeting with the PTI founder, stressing that dialogue was vital to improve the country’s political situation.
Gohar said he was not allowed to meet the founder today but hoped the meeting would take place tomorrow. “Meetings are necessary as even the court has ordered them. If not allowed, distances will only increase.”
The PTI chairman added that the party functioned strictly on the founder’s instructions, not on social media. “No one can control social media. Our agenda is not anti-state.
