“My Life And Death Are Tied To Pakistan” – Says Imran Khan From Jail

Message from Imran Khan, Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, from Adiala Jail

1. I want to remind my nation that there have been two attempts on my life: first in Wazirabad, and then again at the Judicial Complex in Islamabad. The ISI stole the CCTV footage from Wazirabad, and the night before the attack in Islamabad, the ISI had taken control of the area where it happened.

Now they are even more nervous. In their panic, they have made my conditions in jail even tougher. The staff assigned to ensure that my food isn’t poisoned has been changed for the fourth time. My cell is as hot as an oven. But despite these challenges, I will not give in or demand any special treatment.

The ISI controls all administrative matters related to my imprisonment. I’m saying it again: if anything happens to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be responsible.

There are rats in Bushra Begum’s room. They fall from above when she performs her prayers, and she has been complaining about this for three months. The court has now been informed.

2. I have already explained why the Islamabad rally was postponed. It had nothing to do with contacts with the establishment. This entire government runs on lies; I don’t even read the news about them. I have no contact with the establishment. If we do hold talks with them, it will only be for the sake of the country and the constitution.

3. Just like Israel asks Palestinians to forget about the past, you are asking me to forget the fraudulent elections! Peace and stability come from justice. The people of East Pakistan were seeking justice; they were not against us. Ensure that justice is served before talking about national reconciliation.

Cattle can be herded in a desired direction, not humans. Look at what happened in Bangladesh: the Army Chief, Chief Justice, and Police Chief were all loyal to the Prime Minister, but when the people took to the streets, they won their rights.

Despite everything, on February 8, 2024, in the elections, the nation rejected the false state narrative, especially concerning May 9th.

People admire the armed forces because they are seen as the defenders. Before the February 8th elections, a false flag operation was carried out against the nation, during which our people were subjected to violence and restrictions were imposed on our party. Yet, the people rejected the state narrative and made their stance clear.

An illegitimate Form 47 government has been imposed, which has no interest in institutional reforms. They have only increased borrowing and caused unprecedented inflation. Since all their wealth is stashed abroad, they don’t care whether Pakistan progresses or declines. Large multinational companies and skilled professionals are leaving the country. The CEO of Shaukat Khanum Hospital has informed me that it is becoming increasingly difficult to run the institution as many professionals are leaving. Only a government with a genuine mandate will be able to plan for fundamental reforms.

Anyone critical of the regime is labelled a digital terrorist. When internet services were shut down, people protested, but those in power couldn’t handle the criticism. No one is permitted to even voice their problems. The nation blames a specific institution for this.

I care about my country; my life and death are tied to Pakistan. I don’t have any wealth stashed outside the country, and I will not make dirty deals like Zardari or Nawaz Sharif. What is being done now is akin to suicide.

4. Mohsin Naqvi owns property worth five million dollars in Dubai under his wife’s name. He is involved in the wheat procurement scandal and was behind the most fraudulent election in our country. What are his qualifications? Under him, the law-and-order situation across the country is deteriorating. Every day, people are being martyred in KP and Balochistan. The Punjab Police has been tasked with targeting PTI, which has allowed thieves and bandits to grow so strong that they have started abducting and murdering police officers. Mohsin Naqvi himself was investigated by NAB for corruption in 2008.

Cricket is the only sport the entire nation watches with great interest on TV, but even that has been destroyed by powerful quarters who brought in an unqualified, favoured official to maintain their control. For the first time, we didn’t make it to the top four in the World Cup or the top eight in T20. And yesterday, we faced an embarrassing defeat against Bangladesh, setting a new low. Just two-and-a-half years ago, this team had defeated India by 10 wickets. What has happened in these two-and-a-half years that we lost to Bangladesh by 10 wickets? The blame for all of this collapse falls on one institution.

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