Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has dismissed rumours about his death. On Saturday, PTI Senator Khurram Jishan confirmed that the former prime minister is alive and currently detained in Adiala Prison.
He stated that Imran Khan has been kept in a solitary cell as part of a strategy to pressure him into leaving the country.
In an interview with Indian news agency ANI, Khurram Jishan said the government fears Imran Khan’s popularity, which is why he has not been allowed to release any photos or videos.
Earlier this week, several social media pages in Afghanistan claimed that Imran Khan had been killed inside Rawalpindi jail. Despite court orders, he has not been allowed to meet with his three sisters for the past month, leading to widespread speculation and rumours about his death on social media.
Khurram Jishan said, “It is extremely unfortunate. He has been kept in isolation for nearly a month. His family, lawyers, and senior PTI leaders have not been allowed to meet him. This is a complete violation of human rights. It appears they are trying to coerce him into doing something.”
To dispel the rumours, Jishan confirmed, “In the past few days, it has been ensured that he is alive and is currently held in Adiala Prison. He is in good health.”
The PTI senator added that the Pakistani government has offered him the option to leave the country and remain silent abroad. He said, “They want a compromise with Imran Khan, asking him to stay abroad quietly. But Imran Khan will never agree to that.”
Jishan noted that even while imprisoned, the former prime minister’s influence is growing. He added that PTI holds a strong position among Pakistan’s youth, and Khan’s ideology is resonating across generations.
He further stated, “The future of PTI is bright. Since Imran Khan’s detention, no photos have been released because the current government fears that even a single image could ignite public support and mobilisation.”
Source: ANI
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