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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Third Open Letter to Army Chief, General Asim Munir - February 13, 2025
“I am neither seeking any deal for myself nor any concession for my party. As a former Prime Minister and a patriotic Pakistani, my sole concern is the restoration of my army’s reputation and the national interest of my beloved country. Despite the fact that the army is engaged in a war against terrorism and facing daily casualties, there is a lack of harmony between the public and the military due to the establishment’s policies.
I urge the ISPR to refrain from presenting false narratives. Repeatedly claiming that the armed forces do not interfere in politics is an insult to the intelligence of the nation. In this era of social media, nothing can be concealed. Every citizen of the country is aware that it is the Army Chief who runs the system of this country. Be it electoral rigging, the buying and selling of parliamentarians, the destruction of the judiciary, or oppressive laws restricting public opinion—both our well-informed nation and the international community are aware of the invisible hands orchestrating these actions. Therefore, I request that falsehoods be avoided, as they only tarnish the reputation of the military as an institution.
I will highlight five key points that have pushed Pakistan to the brink of devastation:
1. Imposing Rejected Figures on the Nation through Rigged Elections
The establishment’s policy of installing rejected leaders through rigged elections is causing immense harm to the country. Not long ago, the nation was being informed about the corruption scandals involving assets such as Surrey Mansion and Mayfair Flats. However, the entire state machinery and agencies were deployed not only to conduct massive pre-election rigging but also to orchestrate the biggest post-election fraud in history, forcibly imposing these same individuals on the nation.
Efforts have been made to propagate the narrative that the cases against the Sharif and Zardari families were politically motivated. However, the truth is that no corruption cases were initiated against them during our tenure. Intelligence agencies gathered evidence of their corruption. General Ehtesham Zamir and Farooq Leghari had compiled dossiers detailing their billions of rupees worth of corruption and money laundering. The NAB (National Accountability Bureau) was never under our control; General Bajwa was the one who controlled it. All cases against them predated our tenure. The only case initiated during our government was the Ramzan Sugar Mills case against Shehbaz Sharif, which has also been closed. The nation has witnessed how these individuals, tainted by NAB cases, were granted a clean slate through a backdoor deal and reimposed on Pakistan. The amendments in NAB laws, which effectively granted them an NRO, have inflicted an economic loss of 1,100 billion Rupees on the country. If one traces this fraudulent scheme, all puppet strings lead to a single hand, and the army is bearing the brunt of the blame.
2. The Destruction of Democracy
Democracy thrives on moral authority. A government can only function democratically if it possesses ethical legitimacy. Over the past three decades, Pakistan had gradually progressed toward democratic restoration. The judiciary had attained some independence through sustained struggle, the media had gained a degree of freedom, and the country was on a path to improvement. However, first, our government was ousted through a conspiracy. Then, not only was a fraudulent government installed, but the Constitution was violated to ensure their continued rule. Elections were postponed, all possible pre-election manipulations were carried out, our election symbol was taken away through Qazi Faez Isa, our key candidates were barred from contesting, and even our election campaign was suppressed. 1/3
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s special instructions for overseas Pakistanis:
“Print out my letter addressed to the Army Chief General Asim Munir, and post the printed copies to:
1) GHQ, Rawalpindi
2) Relevant Embassies in your cities”
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, October 26, 2024
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's conversation with journalists in Adiala Jail – 11th November 2024:
Our action plan was announced during the Jalsa (political rally) at Swabi. This time, our protest will continue, and our people will not go back to their homes until the constitution, democracy, and judicial independence is restored, and our innocent workers and leaders are freed.
In the next few days, I will personally announce the date of the protest march, which we will be fully prepared for.
I am ready to make every sacrifice for genuine freedom for Pakistan. PTI officials, members of parliament, organizers, ticket-holders, workers, and supporters should finalize preparations and begin efforts for on- ground mobilization.
Congratulations on behalf of myself & PTI to @realDonaldTrump for winning the US Presidential Elections. The will of the American people held against all odds.
President Elect Trump will be good for Pak-US relations based on mutual respect for democracy & human rights. We hope he will push for peace, human rights and democracy globally.