IK would not confront army chief if freed, says close aide
KARACHI: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan would not confront the military or army chief Asim Munir if freed, one of his closest aides told Reuters, portraying Munir as able to extend a “healing hand” after a legal breakthrough this week. The comments, which came after top court ordered Khan to be moved to hospital for treatment, appeared to mark a significant change in rhetoric by his…
KARACHI: Imran Khan's former Prime Minister, now incarcerated, would not confront the military or army chief Asim Munir if released, according to a close aide of Khan, as reported by Reuters. This statement, coming after the Supreme Court ordered Khan to be transferred to a hospital for treatment, signals a potential shift in rhetoric by Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
Zulfikar Bukhari, a PTI spokesperson and Khan's aide, emphasized that Khan, if freed, would not damage the country and urged restraint towards the military and its leader. Bukhari described Munir as "Pakistan’s most powerful man" and suggested that if he chose to show leadership, Khan could be released within 24 hours. However, doubts persist about Khan's willingness to cooperate.
Analysts cautioned that Khan's stance might differ from that of the PTI leadership, many of whom are in hiding due to authorities' actions. Despite the potential for reconciliation, PTI plans to hold a nationwide march on September 27, demanding the implementation of Khan's court-ordered treatment, access for family and legal representatives, and his release.
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