Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has categorically rejected any compromise, declaring he would rather “rot in jail for life” than bow to what he called “a system of Pharaohs and Yazidiyat.”
The powerful message, conveyed from Adiala Jail through his sister Aleema Khan, underscores the ex-premier’s continued resistance and calls for a nationwide movement beyond Islamabad-centric efforts.
“No Slavery, No Compromise”: Imran Khan
Addressing reporters outside the prison, Aleema Khan said Imran stood on his stance despite alleged harsh treatment in custody. “Whatever torture they inflict, I will never accept slavery,” he told her. “Even if they keep me in jail for life, I will not surrender.”
Aleema relayed that Imran Khan had only been allowed to speak to his children once in eight months, while routine privileges like book access and family meetings were being denied. “His personal doctors have been barred from seeing him, and court orders are being blatantly ignored,” she added.
She also dismissed rumours of a deal, calling such narratives “planted stories” meant to pacify public sentiment. “They say Americans have arrived and a deal is done. All of it is just to manage expectations,” she said.
PTI Chairman Hints at Possible Release Before Eid
Meanwhile, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, speaking to journalists outside the Islamabad High Court alongside Senator Shibli Faraz, expressed optimism about Imran’s release before Eid-ul-Azha.
“We are exhausting all legal avenues,” Gohar said. “We’ve protested, raised the issue in Parliament, and approached the courts. The party is calm but determined.”
He acknowledged the frustration among supporters. “Our people are tired, even judges are tired of writing judgments. But we’re hopeful the judiciary will deliver justice.”
Faraz added that the acting Chief Justice of the IHC had personally assured that Imran Khan’s petitions would be taken up this week. “Blocking access to justice will only destabilise the country,” he warned.
In a related development, an anti-terrorism court in Lahore granted permission to the police to conduct polygraph and photogrammetric tests on Imran Khan again.
Police had requested the court’s intervention after Khan reportedly refused the tests on two occasions in writing and once verbally. The court ordered results to be submitted by June 9.
PTI is an Ideological Movement
Imran also sent a stern message to his party through Aleema, asserting that PTI is an ideological movement, not one reliant on “electables.” He warned against those “playing on both sides of the wicket,” stating they have no place in the party.
“Young people, not just the founder, are in jail. We got votes for our ideology, not personalities,” Aleema quoted him as saying.
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