Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar, held a press conference in Islamabad alongside other PTI leaders to provide updates on the party’s founder, Imran Khan, after meeting him in jail.
Barrister Gohar confirmed that he met with Imran Khan for 45 minutes and that the former Prime Minister is in good health.
During the press briefing, Barrister Gohar revealed that Imran Khan spoke about the conditions in his jail for the first time since his imprisonment.
He disclosed that Khan’s cell had no electricity for five days, and for the past two weeks, he has been denied access to newspapers and television. Imran Khan is allowed to leave his cell for only two and a half hours daily.
Despite the harsh conditions, Barrister Gohar highlighted that Imran Khan remains hopeful and resolute. “Imran Khan has a message for the nation: even if I have to spend 100 years in this jail, I will continue to fight for the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. I will not let the people down,” Gohar quoted him as saying.
Gohar also condemned the treatment of Khan in jail, describing it as a severe violation of his constitutional and legal rights. He called for better conditions and urged that the PTI leader be granted the basic facilities he is entitled to. He expressed concern over the isolation Khan is being subjected to in a small cell.
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Imran Khan also expressed regret over the arrest of his sisters but maintained that his family is ready to make sacrifices for the cause. He appealed to the public to remain peaceful and patient during this time of struggle.
Barrister Gohar further disclosed that he had briefed Imran Khan on the recent constitutional amendment discussions and progress made in talks with JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
According to Gohar, Imran Khan viewed the dialogue positively and praised Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s role in the process.
The meeting with Imran Khan was limited to 45 minutes, and Gohar expressed hopes to meet with him again on Monday. He concluded by stating that Imran Khan has instructed PTI to continue dialogue with JUI-F to find a way forward.
