Imran Khan Blames Military for Jail Conditions, Fears for Life

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently jailed, has accused the Army and ISI of being responsible for his imprisonment and expressed concerns for his safety. He criticized the government for declining law and order and the state of cricket. Khan reiterated his claims of rigged elections and called for genuine governance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Islamabad | Updated: 27-08-2024 15:38 IST | Created: 27-08-2024 15:38 IST
Imran Khan Blames Military for Jail Conditions, Fears for Life
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated, has once again pointed the finger at the military and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for his dire situation, expressing fears for his life.

Khan, aged 71 and detained at Adiala Jail, accused the current administration of suppressing criticism, deteriorating law and order, and contributing to Pakistan's cricket woes. In a recent statement on X, he reiterated claims of election rigging, stressing that only a government with a legitimate mandate can institute fundamental reforms.

"The ISI oversees all administrative matters concerning my imprisonment. Should anything happen to me, the Army Chief and DG ISI will be accountable," Khan stated in a detailed post. This comes just days after the government hinted that Khan might face military courts for trials related to last year's violent unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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