In a powerful message from behind bars, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has vowed to never surrender, no matter how long he is kept in jail.
Speaking through his sister, Aleema Khan, after her visit to Adiala Jail, the former prime minister made it clear: “You can torture me, imprison me for life—but I will never accept slavery.”
Aleema Khan conveyed her brother’s three-point message to the media, revealing the emotional and political turmoil Khan is enduring. She said that even basic prisoner rights in Pakistan are being denied to him. "In the last eight months, he was allowed to speak to his children only once, and even his sisters are barred from meeting him," she said.
Khan, according to Aleema, is being denied books, regular medical check-ups by personal doctors, and access to legal orders granted by the courts. “The prison authorities ignore court instructions. This is a system of Pharaohs, of oppression, but Imran Khan will not accept it,” she declared.
A major concern raised by the PTI founder is the imprisonment of his wife, Bushra Bibi, which he claims is a pressure tactic against him. “They’ve locked her up just to break me, but it won’t work,” he said through his sister.
Dismissing rumors of any political deal or release, Aleema Khan criticized YouTubers and vloggers who claim that Khan is about to walk free. “These videos are made just to cool down public sentiment. But the reality is far different,” she said.
In a bold message to his party, Khan emphasized that PTI is a movement rooted in ideology, not a platform for opportunists. “Those who don't align with our vision, or who are playing both sides, have no place in the party,” he reportedly told his sister.
With visible anger and frustration, Khan urged the PTI leadership to get ready for a nationwide protest movement. “This time, we’re not calling people to Islamabad. The movement will spread across the entire country,” he declared.
He also expressed deep concern over the judicial process, pointing out that important cases like the Al-Qadir Trust case and bail hearings have been stalled for months despite promises from judges.
