Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan, during an interview with journalists in Adiala Jail, stated that the PTI protest on November 24 would neither be delayed nor canceled.
This statement comes after Imran Khan’s arrest in a new case by Rawalpindi police, following his securing bail in the Toshakhana 2 case
Khan stressed that if discussions on the three demands progressed concretely, the protest in Islamabad would evolve into celebrations. He added, “Starting Friday, our caravans will begin heading out for the November 24 protest!”
Regarding negotiations and power dynamics, Khan explained, “A clap is made with two hands. We have put forward a three-point agenda for protest and negotiations. We will discuss when the other party presents their points. Negotiations will be with those who hold power. Now, you decide who holds the power.”
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Furthermore, Khan also reiterated his calls for a nationwide movement, explaining that after February, he had made two significant calls—one on October 4 for his party to take to the streets, and another on November 24 for the entire nation to rise for the survival and true freedom of Pakistan.
However, in his remarks on the constitutional crisis, Khan highlighted, “The country is not being run according to the Constitution. If it were, the largest political party wouldn’t be targeted. Every effort was made to keep PTI out of the elections. Our symbol was even taken away, but despite that, we won the election on February 8 with a two-thirds majority.”
The PTI Chief also criticised the prolonged delay in addressing election-related cases, particularly in Punjab. “Ten months have passed since the election fraud, yet how many cases have been decided by the election tribunals? Our workers and leaders have been facing false charges without evidence for a year and a half. Why haven’t their bails been granted?”
Responding to accusations of incitement, Khan defended himself, stating, “There are videos of me, and I never encouraged anyone to attack. When I was illegally abducted by the Rangers on May 9, the public saw what happened, and the response came from there. I was in their custody—how could I know what was happening outside?”
Khan also expressed his belief that military operations alone would not resolve Pakistan’s issues. “A military operation is not the solution; political engagement is necessary. PTI is the only political party in the country capable of tackling the issue of terrorism politically. Only political forces with a public mandate can keep the country united.”
In conclusion, Khan affirmed, “Only political forces with public support can hold the country together.”
