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Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is alive and in Adiala jail, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Khurram Zeeshan, who dismissed rumors about Khan’s death. Khan is reportedly being kept in isolation as a tactic to pressure him into leaving Pakistan, and no images or videos of him have been released due to fears of his popularity. The rumors coincided with Pakistani authorities not allowing Khan’s sisters to meet him for the past month, despite court orders.
Imran Khan Alive, Confirms PTI Senator Amidst Death Rumours
Contradicting rumours about Imran Khan’s death, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Khurram Zeeshan confirmed on Saturday that the ex-Prime Minister is alive and housed in Adiala jail.
Amidst claims of Khan being under pressure to exit Pakistan, Zeeshan shed light on the situation. He expressed that the former PM’s popularity threatens the existing regime, thereby prohibiting any release of Khan’s photos or videos.
This week, unverified Afghan social media accounts sparked rumors of Khan being killed inside the Rawalpindi jail.
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Amidst these rumours, Pakistani authorities have been denying Imran’s family, his sisters, the right to meet him, despite court orders.
Zeeshan condemned this act as a gross violation of human rights. He indicated that the authorities seem to be forcing Khan to yield to their terms. He also refuted the rumours of Khan’s death, asserting Khan’s current state of being alive and healthy in the jail.
Regarding the alleged negotiation between Khan and the Pakistani government, Zeeshan revealed that they want Khan to leave and remain silent.
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Despite his imprisonment, Khan’s appeal continues to expand among Pakistan’s youth. Zeeshan acknowledged PTI’s promising future, noting that their values resonate across generations.
Lastly, Zeeshan hypothesized that the Pakistan government’s fear of public mobilization is the reason behind no recent photos of Imran Khan since his imprisonment.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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