Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has said that he has had \u201cno dialogue\u201d with the military since violent protests broke out in the country following his May 9 arrest.
\nTalking to media, he emphasised that anyone involved in the mayhem at Corps Commander House should be identified, and his party is willing to help apprehend them.
\nImran Khan mentioned that he is unaware of which military installations were targeted and expressed the need for a thorough investigation into the attack on Corps Commander House and clarified that he does not support military courts.
\nWhile he personally is not ready to attend parliament, he assured that his party will continue their participation. He also reaffirmed his willingness to engage in negotiations as a politician, regardless of his location.
\nThe PTI chairman told foreign news agency AFP that the current army chief clearly has some problems with me. \u201cI don\u2019t know what will happen in the future, but right now there\u2019s no dialogue.\u201d
\nHe alleged that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is afraid of facing his party in the general elections to be held after October. \u201cOur party has been facing a crackdown for one year,\u201d said Imran. Former Army Chief General (r) Qamar Javed Bajwa toppled his government through a conspiracy, Khan added.
\nThe PTI chairman went on to say that last week\u2019s violence was a \u201cconspiracy\u201d staged to justify repression of his PTI party, adding that external elements were installed inside to discredit the protest movement, moreover, there were elements in the protests who deliberately incited violence, they were not part of any party.
\n\u201cAs we speak, they\u2019re picking up more people and putting them in jail,\u201d Imran said. He has faced a series of further court appearances, some relating to the unrest, which his party dismisses as more political hurdles designed to keep him from power.
\nThe former prime minister claims the popular momentum of his party will prevail \u2014 setting the stage for more escalation between the government and the military on one side, and his movement on the other. \u201cPolitical parties cannot be destroyed by banning, by disqualifying,\u201d he said. \u201cOnce people are with you, you are not dependent on candidates or names.\u201d
\nEarlier, speaking to media persons, the PTI chairman expressed that the true essence of freedom has deeply resonated within the hearts of the people. He highlighted the ongoing protests where individuals bravely confront tear gas, underlined that people have gathered outside the Supreme Court through financial incentives.
\nHe conveyed that he comes across news daily about people leaving PTI, but those who engage in such actions fail to comprehend that the party will not disintegrate. He underscored that even if one falls, they will rise again with humility. He added that the more pressure is exerted on an individual, the stronger their resilience becomes.
\nKhan highlighted the occurrence of unprecedented acts, which are absent in societies governed by the rule of law but prevalent in lawless environments.
\nHe expressed concern over the spreading fear and the court\u2019s repeated demand for the production of Imran Riaz, and expressed apprehension that Imran Riaz may have undergone severe torture, and his condition will become apparent upon his presentation.
\nThe former PM expressed concern over the possibility of Imran Riaz\u2019s survival, and asserted that they will not tolerate such actions, and if not addressed, others will suffer the same fate. In comparison to his tenure, they never resorted to mistreating journalists and always took immediate action in response to any incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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