Imran Khan speaks out against judiciary pressure

Imran Khan, the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf, expressed his concerns regarding the mounting pressure on the judiciary and the threatening calls received by judges from unknown sources. During his address via video link, Khan acknowledged that the judiciary was being coerced with threats related to their pending cases, insinuating that these cases would be reopened if the orders were not obeyed. Nonetheless, he expressed hope that the judiciary would uphold the principles of justice and the rule of law.

Imran Khan further highlighted that various institutions, including the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), were being manipulated for malicious purposes. These institutions were now scrutinizing cases against his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), while conveniently disregarding previous matters. Additionally, the police force, as well as honest government officials, were dissatisfied with this behavior. Khan stated that he had advised his team to step back if the pressure became too overwhelming. However, the candidates within the PTI believed that if Khan were to disassociate himself from the party, the people would not accept it.

The level of political pressure being exerted on Khan and his party was unprecedented in the history of the country. All institutions seemed to be collaborating in these efforts, resulting in the erosion of their credibility. Imran Khan further asserted that law enforcement agencies were specifically tasked with neutralizing the PTI. He expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue but sought clarity regarding the consequences that would follow his departure from the political landscape. He predicted that those who left the PTI would form a new party, fragmenting the electorate and ultimately leading to the formation of a coalition government. Khan firmly believed that a coalition government would not provide the solution to the country’s problems. Instead, he argued that a government formed by the will of the people, independent of the establishment’s influence, would be better equipped to address the nation’s challenges and make critical decisions.

Imran Khan expressed his apprehension about an impending third attack on his life. However, he reassured the public not to panic, emphasizing that he faced greater danger than they did. Despite the risks, Khan remained resolute in his stance, vowing to never back down and accepting death over subjugation. He called upon the people to rise up, asserting that silence in the face of oppression would be unforgivable for future generations. He believed that the pursuit of freedom often necessitated sacrifices and declared his readiness to make them. Khan adamantly declared that he would not be enslaved at any cost, for he considered freedom to be of paramount importance. He warned that succumbing to fear would result in the condemnation of future generations and the nation itself. Khan urged everyone to strive for genuine freedom and never retreat.

Khan expressed concern over the mistreatment of women in politics, describing how they were unjustly incarcerated and faced intimidation upon release. He disclosed that he had already survived two assassination attempts and anticipated another. He stressed that his party faced unparalleled difficulties, unlike any other party in the nation’s history, insinuating a deliberate effort to dismantle the PTI. Khan argued that a strong government should rely on the support of the people rather than the establishment. Only a government with a genuine public mandate could make significant decisions, implement reforms, and establish the rule of law. Khan firmly believed that without the rule of law, the country would not survive. He questioned the direction the country was headed and expressed his understanding that a “King’s Party” was being formed, consisting of PTI defectors. He speculated that the seats would be divided between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

In light of recent events, Khan observed that only a handful of individuals had abandoned his party, despite the severe circumstances. He attributed this to the fact that he had personally allocated tickets this time around, making it clear to potential defectors that their political careers would come to an end if they left the PTI. Reports from prisons indicated that the majority of police officers were discontented with the mistreatment they were enduring. They believed that they were being coerced into committing acts of injustice by unidentified individuals who had leverage over them.

In conclusion, Imran Khan voiced his concerns about the mounting pressure on the judiciary, the manipulation of institutions for nefarious purposes, and the political challenges faced by his party. He underscored the importance of a government that derives its power from the people rather than external forces and emphasized the necessity of upholding the rule of law for the survival of the nation.