Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has urged his party to prepare for a nationwide street movement, saying the fight is necessary to safeguard the country’s freedom.
Speaking to reporters at Adiala Prison on Thursday, Khan said: “Our movement is a jihad for democracy. I call on the entire nation to take to the streets to save our freedom.
Khan accused special judge Humayun Dilawar of being behind the imprisonment of him and his wife Bushra Bibi. “Humayun Dilawar received land worth billions in return for his decisions against us. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa anti-corruption department has all the evidence, but now the FIA has filed a case against them.”
He also criticized Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, saying Naqvi was rewarded with key positions, including in the Interior Ministry and PCB chairmanship, for his role in the government crackdown on the PTI. “Naqvi committed the worst atrocities against us, including the brutal killing of Zille Shah by the police. His body was dumped on the road and an FIR was lodged against me,” Khan said.
Khan further condemned Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, accusing him of shielding those responsible for PTI oppression. “Justice Isa stripped us of our election symbol and refused to hear our petitions on human rights violations.”
The former prime minister expressed concerns over election fraud, saying, “Former Rawalpindi Commissioner held Chief Justice and Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) responsible for rigging, but Chief Justice Isa will benefit from ‘an extension. »
Drawing parallels with historical events, Khan compared the current political situation to that of Yahya Khan’s era, accusing the powers that be of prioritizing personal interests over the nation.
“Nawaz Sharif was overpowered by a scare, otherwise he would have fled long ago. The entire nation must stand up for a street movement to preserve our freedom,” Khan insisted, adding that the rule of law is essential to attract investments in the country. Pakistan.
He concluded by announcing that PTI’s street protest plans would soon be revealed, while also highlighting ongoing injustices, including the kidnapping of Saadullah Baloch’s wife and daughter. “They entered the assemblies and arrested parliamentarians. This has never happened before, and the imprisonment of my wife is also illegal.”