Imran Khan's Aide Signals Possible Reconciliation With Pak Military: Report
Zulfikar Bukhari, a PTI spokesperson, sent one of the strongest signals so far that the party was willing to reconcile with the military, potentially easing one of the tensest stand-offs in recent Pakistani political history.
One of Imran Khan's closest aides, Zulfikar Bukhari, stated that the jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister would not confront army chief Asim Munir if released, signaling a potential shift in rhetoric. Khan, who has labeled Munir as "mentally unstable," has historically protested against the military leader for his role in Khan's 2023 imprisonment.
However, Bukhari suggested that Khan might be open to mending ties with the military, describing him as "magnanimous." The government and military have not yet commented on Bukhari's remarks. The Pakistani Supreme Court recently ordered Khan's transfer to a hospital for treatment, which analysts view as a possible step towards reducing tensions between the military and Khan's party.
Bukhari described the ruling as a "new ray of hope," but it remains unclear if Khan himself would endorse such an approach.
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