Former Prime Minister Imran Khan in conversation at Adiala Jail - 24 July 2025
“It is not Martial Law but ‘Asim Law’ that is imposed in Pakistan.
The country is being run under Asim Munir's law, and the ISI is giving it protection. Whatever strengthens Asim Munir's power is made the law of the land. He is prepared to sacrifice every national interest to maintain his hold on power. This Army Chief is disgracing the military just as Yahya Khan once did.
At this time, the Senate, the National Assembly, the Prime Minister, and the President, are all unconstitutional. A sham constitutional court was created, which reduced our seats in parliament. In an unprecedented move, one party’s seats were simply handed over to others. The constitutional courts, which are meant to deliver justice, are now filled with Asim Munir’s personal minions. Sikandar Sultan Raja perpetrated an historic electoral fraud, and instead of being held accountable, he was granted an extension to safeguard that rigging. A judge of the Islamabad High Court is not hearing my appeals for seven months because he too receives instructions from Asim Munir. At this time, Asim Munir’s law prevails in our country, as if he owns Pakistan.
The judiciary, state institutions, and democracy have been systematically dismantled. Military courts have been declared legal, an act that is essentially a vote of no confidence by the judiciary against itself. My wife, Bushra Bibi, is being used as a weapon to break me, but let me make this absolutely clear: I would rather die than accept Asim Munir’s monarchy. This is nothing more than a group that has forcibly seized control of the country.
A ‘Dacoits-and-Duffers Alliance’ has taken full control of Pakistan. The 26th Amendment has completely abolished the independence of the judiciary. Judicial orders hold no weight anymore; even an ordinary policeman can openly defy a judge’s directives. Today, during court proceedings, the judge repeatedly ordered that my family, waiting outside the prison gates, be brought inside and even halted proceedings several times, yet my family was not allowed in. This shows that the judge’s order holds no value for the police. Our justice system has been decimated.
Nations collapse when incompetent people are put in charge.
Asim Munir has assumed control of the country, while Mohsin Naqvi is busy destroying cricket. What qualifications do they have? Due to Mohsin Naqvi, our test cricket team has dropped to ninth place. When such unqualified individuals are placed in charge, this is the fate that befalls every sector, not just sports. A country is doomed when the incompetent are imposed upon institutions through force.
The torture inflicted upon me has intensified. I am kept in solitary confinement in my cell for 22 hours a day. I am denied books, newspapers, and television to keep me cut off from current affairs. This is not just a violation of local law but a grave breach of international human rights standards. Today, following a court order, I was given only a single book after three hours, while my family has already sent over two dozen books in the past month and a half. Ever since the new jail superintendent Ghafoor Anjum has taken over, torture against me has drastically intensified under his supervision.
We want peace in Pakistan. Whoever stands for peace and participates in peace marches must be supported wholeheartedly.
It has now been seven months since I have been allowed to speak to my children. It is their right to approach the courts, and I have personally told my sons to take the matter to international courts on the basis of fundamental human rights. They are not asking anyone in the United States for help; they are only raising their voices for their rights. Even when President Trump first came into office, I said that decisions about Pakistan must be made in Pakistan. 1/2
Below is a THREAD with some shorter clips of the most important messages from my boys’ interview regarding their father’s incarceration.
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1) His conditions in jail
Hi @RichardGrenell
Is it possible that Imran Khan of Pakistan could receive an invitation to Trump’s inauguration? It would send a powerful symbolic message to the world and amplify the calls for his release.
پی ٹی آئی رہنماؤں کی نوے فی صد گرفتاریاں فرمائشی ہیں۔پنڈی ایک سابق ایم پی اے اور رہنما نے پولیس کو گھر بلا کر چائے پلا کر گرفتاری دی۔بلیو ایریا آنے والے بھی فلم میں ایکسٹراز کی طرح آتے ذرا سا رول نبھاتے اور وہیں سے گاڑیاں گھما کر واپس۔ڈی چوک دو کلومیٹر دور تصویریں بنوا کر واپس مڑنا اور ہے اور شدید بارش شیلنگ اور فائرنگ میں جان کی پرواہ کیے بغیر ڈی چوک جا کر گنوں کے آگے بیٹھ جانا اور۔پی ٹی آئی کارکن لا وارث ہے۔میں نے پھٹے جوتوں اور ننگے پیروں کارکن دیکھے۔ایک چودہ سالہ بچہ صوابی سے پہلی بار پنڈی آیا تھا جس کو واپسی کا کرایہ بھی میں نے دیا۔لائحہ عمل نہیں تھا تو لوگوں کے بچے کیوں لائے مروانے۔اتنا جمع غفیر بغیر پلان بی اور سی کے کیسے لایا جا سکتا ہے۔اتنی مس مینیجمینٹ کہ کسی کو علم تک نہ تھا کہ ڈی چوک پہنچنے میں کامیابی کے بعد کیا کرنا ہے۔ایک بوڑھا آدمی شاپر میں اپنا کفن بھی ساتھ لایا تھا۔کس لیے ؟ تمہاری سیلفیز اور مبہم گمشدگیوں اور فرار کے لیے ؟ کیا سب کو گرفتاری کا ڈر تھا کیا سارے ایم این اے تھے ؟