London: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) insider account on Twitter has claimed that journalist Imran Riaz Khan is preparing to seek asylum in the United Kingdom. According to the account, former Punjab minister Monis Elahi is financially supporting Riaz, while lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq has arrived in London to handle the legal process.
The claims, which have not been independently verified, suggest that Imran Riaz, known for his pro-PTI stance, is seeking refuge after months of legal troubles in Pakistan. The journalist was previously detained and later released amid a crackdown on PTI-affiliated figures.
The PTI-linked Twitter account alleges that Riaz, who once positioned himself as a staunch patriot, is now looking to settle abroad after facing restrictions in Pakistan.
Key Allegations from the PTI Insider Account:
- Monis Elahi, who is already facing legal cases in Pakistan, is reportedly covering Imran Riaz Khan’s expenses in London.
- Lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq, known for defending PTI activists and other opposition figures, is in London to assist with the asylum application.
- The journalist, who once challenged the state and military through his social media presence, is now allegedly seeking protection from Western authorities.
