PTI Warns Of Nationwide Protests If Imran Khan Is Denied Meeting With Party Leaders In Jail
Peshawar, Aug 10: Supporters of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan would stage protests across the country if the jailed leader is not allowed to meet his party colleagues this week, a senior leader of Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, said on Monday. Sohail Afridi, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province governed by Khan’s party, said in a press conference that Prime…
Peshawar, August 10 - Senior members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have warned of nationwide protests if former Prime Minister Imran Khan is denied the opportunity to meet with his party leaders while in jail. Sohail Afridi, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, stated at a press conference that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and cabinet members will bear responsibility if any harm comes to Khan.
The gathering also included other PTI leaders such as Salman Akram Raja. The former cricketer-turned-politician has been held in Adiala Jail since 2023, facing multiple legal cases, and his arrest has sparked widespread protests across Pakistan. Khan and his colleagues have accused authorities of violating his human rights by limiting his access to family, party members, and medical care for his declining health and severe eye condition.
Afridi emphasized that parliamentarians of Khan’s party plan to visit him in Adiala Jail on Thursday, urging the government to allow the meeting. Afridi also highlighted that Khan’s family has assured there will be no political discussions during the meeting, and stressed that the top priority is ensuring Khan receives optimal medical care.
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