Talal

ALHAMDULILLAH
Proud Pakistani 🇵🇰

[Talal @Talal93Ansari]

نَصْرٌ مِّن اللَّهِ وَفَتْحٌ قَرِيبٌ

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Message – July 8, 2025

Note: This is a repost of the tweet posted on July 9, 2025.

“When a nation rises for its rights, no force on earth can suppress it. I remain a free man, even in jail, but my nation is trapped in a prison where there is no independent judiciary, no genuine democracy, and no free media. Every Pakistani must rise up for their true freedom!

For two years, I have remained imprisoned solely for the sake of the Pakistani nation, so that no one can enslave you. Now, the time has come for you to stand up for your own freedom and defeat this oppressive system.

I repeatedly called for dialogue in the best interest of the country. But the time for negotiations has now passed. After the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the rule of law, the Constitution, and the very concept of justice have been buried. Any hope of receiving justice from the courts has been completely extinguished. The Pakistani nation now has only one path forward: a nationwide protest movement. Nothing short of this can pull us out of this quagmire of lawlessness.

A complete roadmap for the nationwide movement will be announced this week. I will have completed two full years of unjust imprisonment on August 5th. One that very day our nationwide protest campaign will be at its peak.

There will be no further negotiations of any kind with anyone anymore! The only path forward is mass protest in the streets, so the nation can rid itself of the puppets forcibly imposed upon it as its rulers.

Let me be clear: any officeholder in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf who cannot shoulder the weight of this movement should step aside immediately. Those who have submitted to these oppressors must remember: these very people will eventually crush you, and the people will never forgive you either.

Even leaders like Nelson Mandela and Gandhi were allowed to meet other prisoners, read books, and write. I am enduring a form of solitary confinement where I am locked for 22 hours a day in a 6x8 foot cell. Police officers are forbidden from speaking to me. I have been denied books for the past six months. I am not allowed to speak to my children. My lawyers and colleagues cannot visit me. My family is allowed only a few minutes of visitation each week, and many of them are often denied even that. My personal physician has not been allowed to examine me for the past ten months. Even my access to newspapers and television has been cut off for the last week. Books sent by my family are withheld and kept in the superintendent’s office. My wife is also being held in inhumane conditions in solitary confinement.

Behind all of this is the establishment and its pawns. All of this is being done to break me. But I will continue to stand against tyranny until my very last breath.

We restored the constitutional and legal rights of the tribal areas after decades and provided full resources for reconstruction and development. The current regime not only withheld their rightful funds for three years but is now actively working to roll back their constitutional rights, an action that is utterly condemnable. I commend our parliamentarians and representatives for boycotting these unlawful measures.

As for our Punjab MPAs who were suspended for protesting during the fraudulent government’s budget session, the real reason behind it was that their protest against Maryam Nawaz was intolerable for the regime, although it is a long-standing tradition to protest during budget sessions.”

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

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Important Message from Former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail - 22 July 2025

Note: This tweet is based on the tweet from July 24, 2025.

“Never in the history of Pakistan has any political leader been subjected to the treatment that I am currently enduring. Nawaz Sharif committed corruption worth billions and was nevertheless granted every possible comfort in prison. In contrast, never before has the innocent and apolitical spouse of a political figure been imprisoned under such inhumane conditions as those imposed upon Bushra Bibi.

I am enduring the harshest prison term in the country’s history solely for the supremacy of the Constitution and in service of my nation. The level of oppression and authoritarianism is such that even the water I have for ablution is filthy and contaminated with dirt, unfit for any human being. Books sent to me by my family have been withheld for months. Access to television and newspapers has also been suspended. I have spent countless hours re-reading the same old books, but now even those are no longer available.

All my basic human rights have been violated. Even the minimum facilities accorded to ordinary prisoners under the law and the jail manual are denied to me. Despite repeated requests, I have not been allowed to speak to my children. Political meetings have also been restricted; I am only permitted to meet certain ‘choice individuals’, while all other interactions are barred.

I am waging a battle against a 78-year-old system, and my greatest success is that despite unprecedented oppression, the public stands firmly with me.

On February 8th (2024), the people expressed their trust in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf by voting for you even in the absence of an electoral symbol. After such a clear mandate, it is the moral and political responsibility of every party member to become the voice of the people. It will be nothing short of disgraceful and condemnable if PTI leaders waste time on internal conflicts at this critical juncture. Anyone found engaging in factionalism within the party will be expelled. I am fighting for the future of our generations, and every sacrifice I make is for that cause. To create rifts within the party at this time would be a direct betrayal of my mission and vision.

The so-called government formed through Form 47 has crippled the judiciary through the 26th Constitutional Amendment. The way biased judges are now delivering blatantly unjust verdicts under these courts is visible to the entire nation. We must launch a robust campaign to liberate the judiciary, for no nation can survive, let alone progress, without judicial independence.”

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Conversation with Members of his Family - Adiala Jail (July 1, 2025)

Note: This is a repost of the tweet from July 1, 2025.

“Instead of going through the formality of introducing a 27th constitutional amendment through a sham parliament, it would be better to openly declare a monarchy, because what exists today is outright dictatorship, forcibly imposed on the country.

The very foundation of Pakistan was laid on La Ilaha Illallah (There is no god except Allah), a declaration that liberates mankind from all forms of slavery. Our country was freed from British rule through immense sacrifices to establish a nation where every citizen would enjoy personal liberties. But the situation is completely the opposite. A mafia seeks to keep the entire nation enslaved. I am willing to endure solitary confinement in a dark prison cell, but I will never accept slavery. And that is my message to everyone: it is better to choose imprisonment than to live in such bondage. What is the value of freedom if, outside these walls, we are not truly free? Iqbal’s Shaheen (eagle) soars high, it does not live in servitude.

I give this call to the entire nation, especially to the workers and supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf: Launch a movement after Ashura against the tyrannical system that has gripped this country. For me, death would be better than accepting a system built on slavery.

Every attempt is being made to suppress my voice so that my message does not reach the people and no one dares to stand up against oppression. But I will resist tyranny until my very last breath. I have complete faith in my Creator that this shadow of injustice will soon be lifted from Pakistan.

There are four pillars integral to any democracy: the right to vote, the rule of law, moral integrity, and a free press. The 26th Constitutional Amendment has effectively dismantled all four:

1. The Right to Vote: A dictator has no need for public mandate; he governs through force. The illegitimate assemblies formed via Forms-47, and the subsequent distribution of reserved seats, have only reinforced the perception among the people that their votes hold no value.

2. The Rule of Law: The judiciary has been reduced to a subordinate department of the government. Courts are packed with handpicked judges, while independent judges have been silenced. This is a hallmark of martial law, not democracy.

3. Moral Fabric of Society: This amendment has buried all ethical values. Individuals who are not true representatives of the people now occupy seats in the assemblies. Horse-trading of assembly members continues with impunity, and even the judiciary operates under the thumb of this mafia.

4. Free Media: Under a dictatorship, the media is bound in chains. Freedom of expression has been entirely curbed. Independent journalists are being targeted, while the rest have been bought off.

Peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic and constitutional right. Yet, 26 of our MPAs were suspended for staging a protest in the Punjab Assembly. I commend Ahmad Bhachar and all PTI MPAs who had the courage to challenge these pharaohs. Until our 26 members are reinstated, our elected representatives should hold their own assembly outside. The Form-47-based assemblies do not represent the people, in any case.”

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan in conversation at Adiala Jail - 24 July 2025

Note: This is a repost of the tweet from 24th July 2025

“We have knocked on every door, but no one has listened. I had asked for dialogue only once, and that too was conditional upon commissions to investigate the events of November 26th (2024) and May 9th (2023) being formed. It was Asim Munir who ordered the shooting of unarmed civilians on November 26th. I reiterate there is no longer any room for dialogue because this group has completely hijacked the entire system.

I have instructed Barrister Gohar, Salman Akram Raja, Ali Amin Gandapur, and Junaid Akbar to ensure the protest movement runs with full force. The objective of this movement must be the restoration of justice, the supremacy of law, and the protection of the Constitution. If we fail to raise our voices in the streets, this group of oppressors will gradually finish off our parliamentary party as well. I am standing firm; all of you must also stand firm.

Eighty percent of the people of Pakistan stand with me and we are entitled to fight for our rights. I am aware that 90% of the electoral fraud took place between polling and the compilation of results. I campaigned for the implementation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for two years. If EVMs had been used on February 8th (2024), the game would have ended there and then. I still say today: if transparent elections are desired, EVMs must be introduced, and rigging will end once and for all.”

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“The judges in this country should be ashamed of themselves. Time and time again we have gone to the judiciary. But they have sold their souls for their paid personal privileges. They have sold their integrity. They know they cannot break me, so they turn to my wife. How they can allow this inhumane treatment to Bushra BiBi, simply to blackmail me. She spends 24 hours a day in isolation, except for 30 minutes with me per week - and even that is often ignored. It is unislamic to harm women, children and the elderly - and their motives are plain and clear. The judges are responsible for the justice in a society. They should be ashamed of themselves.”

Illegally Incarcerated Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, speaking to his sons on phone from Adiala Jail - (March 21, 2026)

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

A detailed report by the “Amicus Curiae” appointed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan on the health and prison conditions of arbitrarily detained former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan reveals disturbing details of serious human rights violations, inhumane treatment, psychological torture, and deliberate medical neglect, which has resulted in 85% vision loss in his right eye. Here are some highlights from the report:

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“To strive for justice is a sacred duty, and I am ready to lay down my life for Haqeeqi Azadi (true freedom) of my nation.

At this moment, Pakistan is being governed solely under “Asim Law”. Here, verdicts are pre-written and merely announced aloud. Like the baseless decisions and sentences of the past three years, the Toshakhana 2 verdict is nothing new for me. This ruling, too, was delivered in haste, without any evidence and without fulfilling legal requirements. Neither we nor our lawyers were even given opportunity to present our case.

The sustained solitary confinement imposed on me and my wife constitutes severe mental torture. We are barred from books, television, and meetings. Although television access is granted to every other prisoner, even this fundamental facility has been withheld from me and Bushra Bibi. The books sent by my family are confiscated by jail authorities, and we are kept in solitary confinement for weeks at a time. This treatment is inhumane, yet all this oppression and brutality cannot weaken my resolve.

It is not our tradition to target women and children. Our religion mandates mercy toward women even during warfare, yet here they are being persecuted purely out of political vendetta. I am deeply saddened and distressed by the mistreatment and brutality faced by my sisters and other women outside Adiala Jail. The treatment meted out to Bushra Bibi, Dr. Yasmin, Mahrang Baloch, and other women stands in clear violation of Islamic traditions and moral values. Bushra Bibi, my wife, has been subjected to solitary confinement purely because of personal hostility towards me, even though she has no political role and is a homemaker.

The army is mine and belongs to the people of Pakistan. When I criticize Asim Munir, it is criticism of an individual, just as past dictators were criticized. Asim Munir did not come into power through a public referendum or popular vote. Whatever is happening to me in jail is being carried out on the instructions of a colonel acting under Asim Munir’s orders.

The rule of law in Pakistan has been severely undermined. Just as in 2007, PCO judges who sided with a dictator and tarnished the sanctity of the judiciary earned no respect, while those who resisted were hailed as national heroes. Similarly, today, the judges who are resisting this system are our heroes, while those acting as puppets, obediently following orders, lack conscience and are no different from the PCO judges of the Musharraf era.

For the struggle to restore the rule of law and uphold the Constitution, it is essential for the Insaf Lawyers Forum and legal fraternity to step forward decisively. Only a just legal system can safeguard the people; without it, neither economic progress nor moral development is possible.

I have full confidence in Salman Safdar and his team and have instructed them to file an appeal against these bogus decisions in the Islamabad High Court.

My message for Sohail Afridi is to prepare for a street movement. The entire nation must rise for their rights!!

To strive for justice is a sacred duty, and I am ready to lay down my life for Haqeeqi Azadi (true freedom) of my nation.”

Illegally Incarcerated Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, speaking to his lawyers after the verdict of a military-style trial in Adiala Jail - (20 December, 2025)

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“Asim Munir is a mentally unstable person whose moral degradation has led to the complete collapse of the Constitution and the rule of law in Pakistan, leaving the fundamental human rights of every Pakistani unprotected.

My wife and I have been imprisoned on fabricated charges at his command, and we are being subjected to severe psychological torment. I have been completely isolated in a cell, placed in solitary confinement. For four weeks I was not permitted to see a single human being, and I was kept entirely cut off from the outside world. Even the basic necessities guaranteed under the jail manual have been denied to us.

Despite the orders of the High Court, first my meetings with my political colleagues were prohibited, and now even my meetings with my lawyers and family have been stopped. Any human rights charter will show that psychological torture is classified as 'torture', and it is regarded as even more severe than physical abuse.

My sister Noreen Niazi was dragged on the road simply because she demanded her rightful meeting with me. Only a man like Asim Munir could sanction such conduct. He has imprisoned Dr. Yasmin Rashid, an elderly cancer survivor, purely out of political vengeance. My wife, Bushra Begum, has been imprisoned only to exert pressure on me. Even her children are not allowed to meet her, and she has been deprived of all facilities. These examples reveal the character and mental disposition of this man.

Enduring solitary confinement is extremely painful, but I am bearing it only for the sake of my nation. Until the nation itself breaks the chains of slavery, the mafias imposed on Pakistan will continue to exploit it. The extension mafia, land mafia, sugar mafia, and mandate-thief mafia will keep this nation enslaved until the people themselves rise. Today you are their slaves; your future generations will be slaves to their generations. If you want to break this cycle, the nation must break the chains of enslavement itself and stand up for Haqeeqi Azadi (genuine freedom).

There is no place in my party for those who play on both sides of the wicket. Such people are the ‘Mir Sadiq’ and ‘Mir Jafar’ of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The participation of PTI individuals in the NDU workshop is shameful. On one hand, we are enduring all kinds of hardships, and on the other hand, when our own people socialise with those who oppress us, it causes me deep pain.

I have always stated that drone attacks and military operations on our own people only fuels terrorism. Asim Munir’s policies are disastrous for this country. It is because of his policies that the scourge of terrorism has spiraled out of control, which deeply grieves me. He has no regard for the interests of his own nation. Whatever he is doing is merely to please the Western world. He deliberately ignited tensions with Afghanistan seeking to portray himself internationally as a ‘mujahid’ (warrior). He first threatened Afghans, then expelled refugees by force, and conducted drone strikes on them; the consequences of which came in the form of rising terrorism inside Pakistan. This man has sacrificed the country to terrorism for his own personal interests.

Sohail Afridi is commendable because he chose resistance over reconciliation during repressive times. My message to Sohail Afridi is to continue playing on the front foot. There is no law or constitution in this country. The law is invoked only against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf; everyone else remains exempt. Whatever Sohail Afridi is doing, he should continue. He has my full support.

As for those issuing threats of Governor’s Rule: impose it right away instead of waiting, and then see consequences for themselves!

Conversation with his sister by the unjustly imprisoned former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, after one month of solitary confinement in Adiala Jail (December 2, 2025) 1/2

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“There is no rule of the Constitution or the law in our country at this time. Instead, it is under the rule of ‘Asim Law’. Asim Munir is the most tyrannical dictator in history and is mentally unstable. The level of oppression during his tenure is unparalleled. His regime showed no regard for women, nor any compassion for children and the elderly. Asim Munir is capable of doing anything to satisfy his lust for power.

At this time, the entire country is being run by the orders of one man, Asim Munir, as a result of which morality has been completely buried. Never before have there been mass killings of ordinary citizens. The incidents of May 9th (2023), November 26th (2024), Azad Kashmir, and Muridke stand as the worst examples of the ruthless abuse of power. The way unarmed citizens were fired upon is unimaginable in any civilized society.

The atrocities committed against women during Asim Munir’s tenure are also unprecedented. Dr. Yasmin Rashid, an elderly cancer survivor, has been imprisoned merely for refusing to abandon Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Bushra Begum too has been kept in solitary confinement solely to exert pressure on me. What kind of law is this, where those who renounce PTI are granted amnesty, while those who remain loyal to my ideology face relentless persecution?

We prefer death over accepting slavery.

Asim Munir is inflicting every form of cruelty upon me and my wife. No political leader’s family has ever been subjected to such treatment. I wish to make it absolutely clear once again: no matter what they do, I will neither bow down nor submit to them.

My message to the nation is this: nations that embrace the clear and fearless principle of ‘freedom or death’ cannot be stopped from achieving true independence and progress. Only such principled nations ultimately prevail with honor.

I also wish to make it clear that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will hold no talks either with the Form-47 government or with the Establishment. There is no point in negotiating with a puppet government whose prime minister operates under a policy of ‘I will let you know after asking’. Negotiations are futile also because every time we have engaged in dialogue, the oppression against us has only intensified. All power rests in the hands of one man at this time: Asim Munir, who can go to any extent to extend his hold on power. Decisions regarding any negotiations will be made by our allies in the Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Aain Pakistan: Mehmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas.

All PTI office-bearers, parliamentarians, members of the Insaf Lawyers Forum, and senior lawyers must approach the High Courts and refuse to leave until hearing dates are set, because both my and Bushra Begum’s cases are being deliberately prolonged, with hearings not being scheduled, to ensure that we remain in prison. Everyone knows there is no substance in these cases and that they will eventually collapse; therefore, hearings are intentionally being withheld.

I have complete trust in Salman Akram Raja. All party-related instructions and meeting lists will be communicated through him. It is Salman Akram Raja’s responsibility to ensure that every directive is duly implemented.”

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s message from Adiala Jail during a meeting with his sister, November 4, 2025

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“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

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“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)

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Lady Annabel Goldsmith. My family shared this heartbreaking news with me today while I am in prison.

Annabel was a wonderful grandmother to my sons and an exceptionally kind and compassionate person. During my visits to London, I would stay with her along with my sons. She became like a mother to me, especially after losing my own mother in 1985.

Her passing is a profound loss. My heartfelt thoughts are with all her children and grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all of us. If I were not in prison, I would have attended her funeral along with my sons, Sulaiman and Kasim”

Illegaly incarcerated Imran Khan's message from Adiala Jail (October 21, 2025)

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Sohail Afridi on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sohail Afridi has been one of my long-standing and loyal companions from the Insaf Students Federation (ISF). Guided by the spirit and vision of PTI, I trust he will bring lasting and revolutionary progress to KP. I also appreciate Ali Amin Gandapur for ensuring a dignified and orderly transfer of Govt on this occasion.

During the transition phase of the Chief Ministership in KP, Salman Akram Raja performed exceptionally well before the media and in the High Court. I commend him for discharging his responsibilities with great professionalism and integrity.

I reiterate my demand for the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the four major incidents of mass killings of civilians that have taken place over the past two years: May 9th (2023), Nov 26th (2024), Azad Kashmir, and Muridke.

Since the beginning, my position on the May 9th false-flag operation has been firm and consistent. Transparency demands that the CCTV footage be made public and that an independent judicial commission be constituted to investigate the incident. Regrettably, no such measures have been taken. Instead, fabricated cases have been lodged against the victims themselves, and in the absence of transparent investigations or credible evidence, they have been handed ten-year sentences by military and summary courts. reality, it was unarmed citizens and peaceful supporters who came under fire that day.

The same pattern of state brutality was repeated on Nov 26th, when unarmed & peaceful demonstrators were directly targeted with live fire. Had the truth about May 9th been revealed, the tragedies of Nov 26th, as well as others like it, could have been averted. Later, in Azad Kashmir and now in Muridke, protesters have again been subjected to state violence. The establishment of an independent judicial commission has become imperative to ensure that the victims receive justice and those responsible for these massacres are held accountable.

If a judicial commission is once again not established to transparently investigate the killing of unarmed citizens, then, God forbid, as this reign of terror intensifies, an even greater tragedy may follow.

Today, everything in the country is being run under “Asim’s Law.” All courts have effectively turned into military courts, and even the civilian judiciary is being operated in the same manner.

In the aftermath of the 26th unconstitutional amendment, the prospect of justice from the judiciary has all but faded. The growing lawlessness and injustice across the country are direct consequences of this amendment. Our cases and petitions were presented before Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Aminuddin, Justice Amir Farooq, and Justice Dogar, but justice was denied at every level.

Asim Munir, Qazi Faez Isa, and Sikandar Sultan Raja have stolen our mandate and imposed an incompetent and illegitimate regime through Form 47. This regime lacks the vision, competence, and legitimacy required to steer Pakistan out of its current crises. There exists no coherent policy framework or strategic direction to confront the pressing challenges of terrorism, internal instability, and foreign relations.

History has repeatedly shown that military dictatorships & their reliance on the use of force have never yielded lasting solutions. The issue with Afghanistan, in particular, demands a political, not military, solution. It is therefore the duty of political leadership to ensure lasting peace through dialogue and wisdom. The Form 47 regime lacks both the legitimacy & the capability to play any effective role in establishing peace.

During our Govt, the level of terrorism in Pakistan had reached its lowest point. If I am released on parole, I am ready to play my role in resolving disputes with Afghanistan & in the restoration of peace in the region."

Former PM Imran Khan’s message from Adiala, Oct 16, 2025

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“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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[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

"ماضی کے ڈکٹیٹرز کے ادوار میں بھی ظلم و ستم کی تاریخ رقم کی گئی مگر عاصم منیر نے ہر حد عبور کر لی ہے۔ دو سال میں پاکستان میں سویلینز کے قتل عام کے چار بڑے واقعات ہوچکے ہیں۔ جن میں پہلا 9 مئی، دوسرا 26 نومبر، تیسرا آزاد کشمیر اور چوتھا مریدکے قتلِ عام ہے۔ اپنی ہی عوام پر ایسا ظلم کسی بھی مہذب معاشرے میں نہیں ہوتا۔ سب سے زیادہ باعث تکلیف بات یہ ہے کہ ان تمام واقعات میں کوئی بیرونی دشمن نہیں، بلکہ اپنی ہی پولیس، رینجرز اور پیرا ملٹری فورس کے ہاتھوں اپنے ہی ہم وطنوں کو بےدردی سے شہید کیا گیا ہے جو سوشل میڈیا پر گردش کرنے والی ویڈیوز سے ثابت ہے۔

مجھے اس بات کی بھی بہت تکلیف اور افسوس ہے کہ قتلِ عام کے جتنے بھی واقعات ہوئے نہ ہی ان پر کوئی جوڈیشل کمیشن بنا نہ ہی انکوائری ہوئی اور نہ ہی ذمہ داران کو سزا سنائی گئی۔ میں چاہتا ہوں کہ مریدکے قتلِ عام پر جوڈیشل کمیشن بنا کر آزادانہ تحقیقات کرائی جائیں اور ذمہ داران کو قرار واقعی سزا دی جائے۔ کیونکہ قتلِ عام کے ان واقعات میں تعداد کے حوالے سے شدید ابہام پایا جاتا ہے جیسا کہ مریدکے واقعے میں سرکاری اطلاعات کے مطابق 4 مظاہرین جان سے گئے جبکہ متاثرہ فریق کے مطابق حقیقی تعداد 400 سے 600 تک ہے۔

قتلِ عام کی جوڈیشل انکوائری میں ظلِ شاہ کے قتل میں ملوث آئی جی پنجاب عثمان انور سمیت آئی جی اسلام آباد ناصر رضوی کو ضرور شاملِ تحقیقات کیا جائے کیونکہ قتلِ عام کے ان واقعات میں یہ بھی حصے دار ہیں۔

میں تاکید کرتا ہوں کہ خیبرپختونخوا میں ہمارے کارکنان اور عوام بعد از نمازِ جمعہ مریدکے قتلِ عام کیخلاف احتجاجاً نکلیں۔ یہ کسی ایک سیاسی جماعت نہیں بلکہ تمام پاکستانیوں کا فرض ہے کہ وہ اس بربریت کیخلاف آواز اٹھائیں اور جوڈیشل کمیشن کے قیام کا مطالبہ کریں۔ اس ظلم اور بربریت کا راستہ نہ روکا گیا تو باری باری سب اس کی زد میں آئیں گے۔

پاکستان اور افغانستان کے درمیان بڑھتی ہوئی کشیدگی باعثِ تشویش ہے۔ دو مسلم ہمسایہ ممالک کے درمیان لڑائی کسی کے بھی مفاد میں نہیں ہے، دونوں ملکوں کے درمیان تنازعات کو لڑائی کی بجائے مذاکرات کے ذریعے حل کرنا بہتر ہے۔ جس طرح یہاں تین نسلوں سے مقیم افغان پناہ گزینوں کو دہائیوں کی مہمان نوازی کے بعد دھکے دے کر ملک بدر کیا گیا ہے، وہ بھی افسوسناک ہے۔ افغانستان ہمارا مسلم ہمسایہ ملک ہے۔ دہشتگردی سے متعلق معاملات بات چیت سے حل کیے جائیں۔

تاریخ سے ثابت ہے کہ ڈکٹیٹرز کبھی بھی امن نہیں لاسکتے- کیونکہ ملٹری ڈکٹیٹرز کو Military Solution کے علاوہ کوئی حل نظر نہیں آتا- یحیٰی خان سمیت تمام ڈکٹیٹرز کی مثالیں ہمارے سامنے ہیں- یہ معاملات سیاستدان معاملہ فہمی سے حل کرتے ہیں۔ اگر ان سے نہیں ہوتا تو مجھے پیرول پر رہا کیا جائے تاکہ دیرپا امن کے قیام اور افغانستان سے تنازعے کے حل کے لیے میں اپنا کردار ادا کروں۔

ملکی حالات سے مایوس ہو کر پہلے ہی تیس لاکھ پاکستانی ملک چھوڑ کر جا چکے ہیں۔ ملک سے تیزی سے ملٹی نیشنل کمپنیوں کا انخلاء جاری ہے۔ بیرونی سرمایہ کاری آنا تو دور کی بات ملک کے اندر سے بھی سرمایہ تیزی سے باہر جا رہا ہے۔ جب تک ملک میں امن نہیں ہوگا سیاسی استحکام نہیں آسکتا۔ اور سیاسی استحکام کی عدم موجودگی میں معاشی استحکام ممکن نہیں-

ملک میں لاقانونیت کا یہ عالم ہے کہ ہم اپنے ملک میں رہتے ہوئے ہی غیر محفوظ ہیں۔ کسی کو یہ نہیں پتہ کون کب سڑک پر مارا جائے یا اٹھا لیا جائے۔ آزادی اظہار پر شدید قدغن ہے، میڈیا کو بولنے کی آزادی نہیں، جس طرح علیمہ خان پر بےجا مقدمہ بنایا گیا ایسا کسی کے بھی ساتھ ہوسکتا ہے”
سابق وزیراعظم عمران خان کا اڈیالہ جیل سے پیغام
(15 اکتوبر، 2025)

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“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

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“In 2021, the military leadership at the time proposed a plan for the resettlement of militants who had laid down their arms. However, our elected representatives from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the tribal areas opposed it, and therefore it was never implemented during our tenure.

Yet, contrary to these facts, the PTI government is being falsely accused of having allowed terrorists to be settled in the country and thereby causing the present wave of terrorism. The nation deserves to know precisely which terrorists were resettled, and the details of when, where, and how?” -

 Message from illegally incarcerated Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan (October 9, 2025)

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“The circumstances in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa necessitated a change in the Chief Minister, a step fully in line with the constitutional process followed in other provinces as well. This process must be allowed to proceed without interference, ensuring its timely completion. Any attempt to interfere in this process will be met with a vigorous public protest.

Sohail Afridi was chosen because of his long-standing affiliation, dating back to his student days with ISF, and the ideology of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. This decision also reinforces the narrative of involving grassroots workers in decision-making instead of relying solely on electables.

Attempts by certain quarters to link the change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister to my family are completely unfounded. The decision is purely political and no member of my family in any way influenced it. No family member has any connection to my political decisions.

Ali Amin is among my old and loyal associates, but he is embroiled in disputes. These disputes from Asim Munir’s policy of confronting terrorism through empty displays of force rather than a comprehensive political strategy. The year 2025 marks the worst period in Pakistan’s history in terms of terrorist incidents, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa can no longer withstand the crisis. I hope the new Chief Minister and his team will work with public representatives to adopt a comprehensive policy aimed at eliminating terrorism and establishing lasting peace.

For the past two decades I have consistently outlined a clear strategy to combat terrorism. Because of that strategy, terrorism was largely brought under control during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s three-and-a-half-year government. At that time, PTI even negotiated with the then anti-Pakistan and India-aligned Ashraf Ghani government, and issues involving tribal communities and Afghan refugees were resolved through understanding.

In 2021, the military leadership at the time proposed a plan for the resettlement of militants who had laid down their arms. However, our elected representatives from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the tribal areas opposed it, and therefore it was never implemented during our tenure. Yet, contrary to these facts, the PTI government is being falsely accused of having allowed terrorists to be settled in the country and thereby causing the present wave of terrorism. If these accusations hold any truth, the nation deserves to know precisely which terrorists were resettled, and the details of when, where, and how.

At times, it is alleged that the Afghan government is responsible for terrorism in Pakistan because militants based in Afghanistan carry out operations here; at other times it is claimed that decades-long settlement of Afghan migrants in Pakistan is responsible. Both claims are unfounded, for even after the disgraceful expulsion of millions of Afghan refugees, terrorism has only intensified. Such contradictions leave no doubt about the ill intentions behind the Asim Munir-imposed system and its hostility toward the people.

My position on confronting terrorism has always been unequivocal. History has proven time and again that when force replaces political foresight and strategy, failure is the only outcome. Collateral damage resulting from military operations often forces the public, in revenge, to take up arms, perpetuating a cycle that grows progressively worse.

Politically motivated reprisals have produced a stream of baseless cases against me, repeatedly refiled. Cases large and small, including Tosha Khana, Al-Qadir, cipher, iddat, and again Tosha Khana, have been brought against me and my wife, Bushra Bibi, solely to coerce me into abandoning my commitment to true freedom. I want to send my nation this message once more: no matter what they do, I will not bow before them, nor will I allow my nation to bow.”

Message from former Prime Minister Imran Khan from prison - October 9th, 2025

[Imran Khan @ImranKhanPTI]

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in today’s terrorist incident in the Orakzai region. Whether they are civilians, police officers, or army personnel, it is our own people, who are being martyred in these military operations. Among those martyred today were a Colonel and a Major, which is extremely tragic. Offering prayers for the elevation of all the martyrs’ ranks in Jannah and for the swift recovery of those injured.

The flawed policies and mistaken priorities of the mafia presently imposed on the nation have led Pakistan, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, into an alarming and unprecedented wave of terrorism. Even though two months still remain, this year Pakistan has witnessed a record number of terrorist incidents, resulting in an enormous loss of life on a scale difficult to find precedent for. I have repeatedly stated that the complete eradication of terrorism in Pakistan, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is impossible without dialogue among four key stakeholders: the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, the people of the tribal areas, the Afghan government, and the Afghan people. The current regime’s policy of conflict and confrontation is only worsening the situation.

I have repeatedly directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to oppose unnecessary military operations initiated against our own citizens. Peace had been restored across these regions during our tenure. It is deeply regrettable that the current Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has failed to implement my vision for peace and has been unable to distance itself from the war-driven policies of the federal government and security agencies, as it should have. In these circumstances, there is no option left but to bring a change in the provincial government. I therefore announce the appointment of Sohail Afridi as the new Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The policy of fighting terrorism through drone strikes, jet bombings, and mortar shelling is a profoundly foolish strategy that has kept the nation trapped in a vicious cycle of terrorism. After today’s terrorist attack and the resulting martyrdoms, our security forces will inevitably retaliate, which will provoke a counter-response, and the cycle will continue endlessly.

During our three-and-a-half-year tenure, terrorism was at its lowest level in Pakistan’s history, even though Afghanistan was then under the pro-India and anti-Pakistan Ashraf Ghani regime. I personally visited Afghanistan and invited Ashraf Ghani to Pakistan in an effort to improve bilateral relations. Due to our practical measures and effective diplomacy, the country was spared the kind of instability we are witnessing today.

In contrast, the current rulers, who have unlawfully seized power, have completely failed to engage with the new government in Afghanistan (to secure Pakistan’s interests). Instead, after forty years of hospitality, Afghan refugees have been humiliated and forcibly expelled in a deeply painful manner. Bilawal Bhutto held the position of Foreign Minister for over a year and traveled across the world; yet at this most critical juncture in history, he did not visit Kabul even once, nor did he take any step to improve relations with the Afghan government.

For lasting peace, it is essential that this issue be viewed in a broader perspective, and that all stakeholders come together to resolve matters through dialogue and mutual understanding. I am confident that the change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s leadership will mark a new beginning. Support from public representatives, tribal elders, and local jirgas will be sought, and all parties will engage in constructive dialogue to eradicate terrorism from its roots and find a durable solution. 1/2