Inaugurated Skardu international airport. InshaAllah, this will take mountain tourism to a level where it will bring in foreign exchange for the country & raise the local community's standard of living. I want to thank the people of Skardu for their generous welcome.
“Psychological torture tactics”.
That’s how Kasim and Sulaiman Khan described the treatment of their father in jail.
In this week’s World podcast we brought you that interview and extended analysis with @RichardEngel
Listen to the whole chat on Spotify.
What have Imran Khan’s sons heard about his treatment in jail?
@SkyYaldaHakim tells @RichardEngel about her interview with Kasim and Sulaiman, and how the Pakistani government responded to their claims.
🎧 The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim: https://t.co/2OJFtgTAWP
My full interview with Kasim and Sulaiman Khan is out now on YouTube.
We spoke about their childhoods, what Imran was like as a father, as well as what they now want from the international community. And I ask, do they ever think they’ll see their father again?
https://t.co/BGkabbKrTK
Imran Khan's sons told Sky's lead world presenter @SkyYaldaHakim, that Pakistan was "sliding towards a military dictatorship" while discussing their father's imprisonment.
Sulaiman and Kasim Khan told Yalda Hakim they were unsure if they'd ever see their father again.
Sky's lead world presenter @SkyYaldaHakim has spoken to Imran Khan's sons, who described the conditions of their father's prison in Pakistan.
The former prime minister has been in prison since his arrest in August 2023 on corruption charges.
🔗 https://t.co/IjfNNgiDDV
A personal plea to @elonmusk
My two sons have not been allowed to see or speak to their father Imran Khan who has been held unlawfully (acc to the UN) for 22 months of solitary confinement.
X is the only place left where we can still tell the world he is a political prisoner without basic human rights.
Yet every time I post about him, the reach inside Pakistan (and often globally) is throttled to almost zero.
You promised free speech, not “speech but no one hears it”.
Please fix the visibility filtering on my account so we can get the message out! @MarioNawfal
Clip of the Day at #PeshawarJalsa
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi
Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi
Nation keeps making their stance clear and shows who has all the moral authority in this battle for Rule of Law in Pakistan!
“The large turnout of the people at Charsadda, Khyber, and Karak Jalsas indicate an increasing public awareness and a shared commitment to protecting their rights. I extend my appreciation to all the organizers for successfully continuing the public outreach campaign in an exemplary manner.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, in collaboration with the Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aaeen-e-Pakistan (Movement for the Protection of Pakistan’s Constitution), must now accelerate the struggle for true freedom.
The continued delay in issuing notifications for Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas as Leaders of the Opposition is deeply concerning. I demand that they be immediately notified as Leaders of the Opposition in the Senate and the National Assembly, respectively.
Today once again, in defiance of Islamabad High Court orders, my lawyers, family, and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were denied permission to meet me and were turned away. This is not only a blatant violation of fundamental human rights but also a clear contempt of court. The hearings of the unfounded cases against me are nearing conclusion, after which I will likely be placed in solitary confinement once again.
I direct all party workers and senior lawyers to immediately approach the superior judiciary and file petitions against this open contempt of court. Likewise, regarding the delaying tactics being used in the Al-Qadir Trust case, I instruct that legal action be taken, and a hearing date must be secured before leaving the court premises.
I direct Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi to establish a compact, need-based cabinet. The selection of ministers is entirely his prerogative, as I have proposed no names.
To avoid any confusion or miscommunication, all instructions and correspondence concerning the party matters shall be conveyed solely through the Secretary General, Salman Akram Raja.
Lastly, I wish to make it clear that Ahmad Chattha and Bilal Ejaz are my long-standing and loyal companions. They have stood by me with unwavering loyalty and made tremendous sacrifices. I have not issued any orders for their removal.”
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s message from Adiala Jail, conveyed through his sister - October 28, 2025
“The concept of a ‘hard state’ that Asim Munir is attempting to implement in Pakistan is entirely misguided. In its true sense, a “hard state” is one where the Constitution reigns supreme, justice remains independent, democratic freedoms are protected, and the national interest outweighs personal gain.
In contrast, Asim Munir’s notion of a ‘hard state’ signifies a system in which the pillars of democracy are dismantled and ‘Asim Law’ prevails. No ‘hard state’ can ever be established without the support and will of the people. The atrocities being perpetrated under ‘Asim Law’ are not strengthening the state. They are, in fact, eroding its very foundations. No country can become strong by turning its guns on its own citizens, as witnessed on November 26th (2024) and in Muridke, where the army, paramilitary Rangers, and the police opened fire on their own people.
The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have given a clear and overwhelming mandate to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. This mandate grants me the constitutional and democratic authority to determine the province’s policies, for my accountability lies solely with the people. It is also the right of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, to ensure the implementation of the policies, formulated in consultation with me, for which the people reposed their trust and cast their votes in our favor.
During PTI’s tenure, prudent policies fostered peace across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and beyond. Yet, since the regime change, the nation has witnessed a consistent deterioration in stability. Over the past three years, I have consistently emphasized the need for wisdom and foresight in dealing with Afghanistan through peaceful means. The current strained relations with Afghanistan are deeply concerning. Hatred and confrontation serve no one’s interests; only policies framed by genuine representatives of the people can bring about a lasting solution to terrorism.
The baseless and fabricated cases against me are being deliberately prolonged. In the Al-Qadir University Trust case, justice has been systematically denied for the past ten months. After an extended delay, the case was finally scheduled for hearing, yet the decision on bail continues to be postponed. I instruct all PTI political leaders, members of assemblies, and lawyers to regularly attend and remain present during all court proceedings of my cases, and to continue their presence until justice is served. Participation in open-court hearings is your legal and democratic right.
During PTI’s tenure in government, Nawaz Sharif was allowed daily meetings with numerous political figures in jail, with unrestricted access to family members. Even formal dinners were arranged. In stark contrast, I am being held in complete isolation. There is no precedent for such political vendetta in Pakistan’s history.
I am not being provided the basic facilities guaranteed under prison regulations. Over the past ten months, I have been allowed to speak to my sons only once, and that too for two brief intervals of three minutes each. I am being deprived not only of my fundamental human rights but also of my rights as the head of a political party, to meet party officials and consult with them. Hurdles are constantly placed to obstruct my meetings with lawyers, political colleagues, and family members. This is a blatant violation of my fundamental and legal rights.”
Message from former Prime Minister Imran Khan, delivered through his sisters and lawyers from Adiala Jail (October 21, 2025)
"عاصم منیر کی جانب سے پاکستان میں "ہارڈ سٹیٹ" کا جو تصور فروغ دینے کی کوشش کی جا رہی ہے، وہ بالکل غلط ہے۔ ہارڈ سٹیٹ کا اصل مطلب ہے ایسی ریاست جہاں آئین کی بالادستی، قانون کی عملداری، عدل و انصاف کا نظام، اور جمہوری آزادی ہو، جہاں ذاتی مفاد نہیں بلکہ ملک و قوم کا مفاد مقدم ہو۔
جبکہ عاصم منیر کی "ہارڈ سٹیٹ" سے مراد ایسی ریاست ہے جہاں جمہوریت کے تمام ستونوں کو کچل کر "عاصم لاء" نافذ ہو۔ یاد رکھیں، عوام کی تائید اور حمایت کے بغیر کسی بھی ملک میں کسی “ہارڈ سٹیٹ” کا قیام ناممکن ہے۔ جو مظالم عاصم لاء کے تحت ڈھائے جا رہے ہیں، ان سے ریاست "ہارڈ" نہیں بلکہ اس کی جڑیں مزید کمزور ہو رہی ہیں۔ 26 نومبر اور مریدکے کی طرح اپنی ہی فوج، رینجرز اور پولیس کے ذریعے اپنی ہی عوام پر گولیاں برسانے سے کوئی ریاست مضبوط نہیں ہو سکتی۔
خیبرپختونخوا کے عوام نے تحریکِ انصاف کو بھرپور مینڈیٹ دیا ہے۔ اس مینڈیٹ کے تحت یہ میرا آئینی اور جمہوری حق ہے کہ صوبے کی پالیسیاں خود مرتب کروں، کیونکہ میں براہِ راست عوام کو جوابدہ ہوں۔ وزیرِاعلیٰ خیبرپختونخوا سہیل آفریدی کا بھی یہ حق ہے کہ وہ میرے ساتھ مشاورت سے صوبے میں ان پالیسیوں کا نفاذ یقینی بنائیں، جن کے لیے عوام نے ہم پر اعتماد کر کے ہمیں ووٹ دیا ہے۔
تحریکِ انصاف کے دور حکومت میں بہتر پالیسیوں کے باعث خیبرپختونخوا سمیت ملک بھر میں امن قائم ہوا، مگر رجیم چینج کے بعد سے حالات مسلسل بگڑتے جا رہے ہیں۔ میں تین سال سے مسلسل کہتا آیا ہوں کہ ہمیں دانشمندی اور دوراندیشی کا مظاہرہ کرتے ہوئے افغانستان کے ساتھ پرامن انداز میں معاملات آگے بڑھانے چاہییں۔ افغانستان سے کشیدہ صورتحال نہایت تشویشناک ہے۔ نفرت اور تصادم کسی کے مفاد میں نہیں، عوام کے حقیقی نمائندوں کی بنائی ہوئی پالیسیاں ہی دہشتگردی کا دیرپا حل نکال سکتی ہیں۔
میرے خلاف قائم جھوٹے اور بے بنیاد مقدمات کو جان بوجھ کر لٹکایا جا رہا ہے۔ القادر ٹرسٹ کیس میں گزشتہ دس ماہ سے انصاف کا قتل ہو رہا ہے۔ مشکل سے 10 ماہ بعد کیس کی سماعت کی تاریخ ملی، مگر ضمانت کا فیصلہ تاحال تاخیر کا شکار ہے۔ میں تحریکِ انصاف کے تمام سیاسی قائدین، اراکینِ اسمبلی، اور وکلاء کو ہدایت دیتا ہوں کہ اب سے میرے تمام کیسز کی عدالتی کارروائیوں میں باقاعدگی سے شرکت کریں، سماعت کے موقع پر عدالت میں موجود رہیں، اور انصاف کے حصول تک اپنی موجودگی برقرار رکھیں۔ اوپن کورٹ کے کیسز میں شرکت آپ کا قانونی و جمہوری حق ہے۔
تحریکِ انصاف کے دورِ حکومت میں نواز شریف کو جیل میں روزانہ کثیر تعداد میں سیاسی رہنماؤں سے ملاقات کی اجازت تھی، فیملی کو بلا روک ٹوک رسائی حاصل تھی، بلکہ جیل میں دعوتوں تک کا اہتمام کیا جاتا تھا۔ اس کے برعکس آج مجھے مکمل تنہائی میں رکھا گیا ہے۔ اس سے بڑی سیاسی انتقام کی مثال پاکستان کی تاریخ میں نہیں ملتی۔
مجھے جیل مینول کے مطابق بنیادی سہولیات فراہم نہیں کی جا رہیں۔ پچھلے دس مہینوں میں صرف ایک بار میرے بیٹوں سے بات کروائی گئی، وہ بھی تین تین منٹ کے دو مختصر وقفوں سے۔ مجھے ناصرف بنیادی انسانی حقوق سے محروم رکھا جا رہا ہے بلکہ بطور پارٹی لیڈر، اپنے سیاسی ورکرز سے ملاقات کی اجازت بھی نہیں دی جا رہی۔ وکلاء، سیاسی رفقاء اور اہلِ خانہ سے ملاقات میں بھی مسلسل رکاوٹیں ڈالی جا رہی ہیں۔ یہ سراسر بنیادی اور قانونی حقوق کی خلاف ورزی ہے”
سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان کا بہنوں اور وکلأ کے ذریعے اڈیالہ جیل سے پیغام (21 اکتوبر، 2025)
Gotta luv these Gen Z videos on Imran Khan on insta! Someone created the “ABCD” reel of IK, see below!
MashaAllah every social media platform has a unique flavor of IK content. Enjoying my time on insta, if you are there, plz ping “jibran.pti”
#ہماری_رگوں_میں_ہے_نظریہ_عمران
“خیبرپختونخوا میں وزیراعلیٰ کی تبدیلی کے مرحلے کے دوران سلمان اکرام راجہ نے میڈیا اور ہائی کورٹ میں بہترین کارکردگی دکھائی۔ انہوں نے جس احسن طریقے سے اپنی ذمہ داری نبھائی، میں انہیں خراج تحسین پیش کرتا ہوں”
سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان کی اڈیالہ جیل میں اپنی ہمشیران سے گفتگو (16 اکتوبر، 2025)
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“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on the successful and dignified completion of the transition process within the provincial government. The way our members stood firmly by the party’s ideology and voted, without hesitation or reservation, for my nominee for Chief Minister is truly commendable. I also pay tribute to Ali Amin Gandapur, who, without any reluctance, tendered his resignation, not just once but three times. This smooth transition is clear evidence that the ideology of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continues to be strong in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
My message specifically for Sohail Afridi is that he is my opening batsman, and he should play expensively and with full confidence.
PTI is the largest political party in the country. To label those associated with it as ‘traitors’ merely because they disagree with a particular policy is extremely dangerous. Those who distribute certificates of treason and label others as ‘anti-state’ for political convenience must be stopped.
As a politician, it is my democratic right to critique any policy that goes against the public interest, national integrity, or democratic principles. I have always opposed, and will continue to oppose, any such policy that harms Pakistan’s interests. The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have given us their mandate, and we are accountable not to the DG ISPR but to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Therefore, we shall never act against the interests of Pakistan or its people.
I have no enmity with the Pakistan Army. The Army is mine just as the country and its people are mine. Many members of my own family have served in the armed forces. During the 1965 war, people from seven out of eight houses in our Zaman Park community were serving in the Army, defending the nation. It pains me deeply when soldiers lose their lives in the war against terrorism. Yet instability persists, and lives continue to be lost on both sides.
History bears witness that military operations alone cannot eradicate terrorism. Our principled stance is that military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are unacceptable, as lives of innocent civilians are lost under the label of ‘collateral damage’ and people are displaced from their homes. Large-scale operations have been carried out for decades in an attempt to eliminate terrorism, but the menace persists. Precious lives are lost every year, whether the martyrs are soldiers, police officers, or innocent civilians.
I have always maintained that to achieve the complete elimination of terrorism, decisions cannot be made behind closed doors. What is needed is a comprehensive strategy based on political wisdom and inclusivity. Any policy formulated without the consultation and participation of political representatives and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is unacceptable. All key stakeholders, including local tribal leaders, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and federal governments, and the Afghan government must be consulted in determining counterterrorism policies. Without meaningful dialogue with Afghanistan, the issue of terrorism cannot be resolved.
I once again instruct the new Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to engage all parties involved and formulate an effective and comprehensive strategy against terrorism. One that ensures sustainable peace in the province and ultimately leads to economic recovery.
In every democratic society, citizens have the fundamental right to peaceful protest. To use violence against unarmed people and open fire on them is completely unacceptable. The brutality inflicted upon Tehreek-e-Labbaik workers is the same injustice that PTI has been enduring for the past three years. A similar massacre occurred on November 26th (2024) at D-Chowk when our unarmed supporters were fired upon by snipers. I strongly condemn the inhumane violence and the shooting of unarmed citizens in the Muridke tragedy.”
Message from Former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail