"They Thought Trump Would Help Free Imran Khan – But They Were Terribly Wrong"
The former Pakistani leader remains behind bars, prompting those Pakistani-American groups that backed Trump and Republicans in 2024 to now worry they got 'played' by Trump.
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Press Release
No to Abraham Accords: PTI Calls for Principled Stand on Palestine
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf remains firmly committed to the principles of justice, peace, and stability in the Middle East. Under the leadership of Chairman Imran Khan, PTI has consistently advocated a principled foreign policy rooted in international law, human dignity, and solidarity with oppressed peoples.
Imran Khan has repeatedly emphasised Pakistan’s moral and diplomatic stance on the Palestinian cause, stating that true peace requires a viable and independent State of Palestine on the 1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. He has noted, “Even if other countries recognise Israel, problems will keep festering unless Palestinians are given a just settlement, a viable state.” This position echoes the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and upholds Pakistan’s longstanding commitment.
PTI’s position is unequivocal: we will not endorse and firmly reject any efforts or frameworks such as the Abraham Accords. This reflects our unwavering principles and deep solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The longstanding notation on Pakistani passports, valid for all countries except Israel, symbolises our national commitment to the Palestinian cause. PTI firmly supports maintaining this policy without compromise.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls upon the Government of Pakistan to maintain absolute non-recognition of Israel and refuse to participate in, endorse, or engage with any normalisation frameworks such as the Abraham Accords under any circumstances. The Government must respect the sentiments of the Pakistani people, who have always stood with Palestine, and uphold our policy of complete non-recognition of Israel until a just and comprehensive resolution is achieved.
In light of recent statements by US President Donald Trump urging countries, including Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords while noting that “one or two have a reason for not doing so, and that will be accepted,” PTI urges the Government to engage constructively with the United States. Pakistan should clearly convey its genuine, principled reasons for not participating, rooted in support for Palestinian rights, adherence to international law, and the sentiments of the Pakistani people. Our policy of complete non-recognition of Israel must remain fully intact.
We further urge the Government to contribute to humanitarian efforts, including the reconstruction of Gaza, and broader regional initiatives that promote prosperity, stability, and mutual respect. Enduring peace in the Middle East can only be achieved through a just, inclusive solution that upholds the dignity and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
PTI will continue to work with international partners and brotherly Muslim nations to advance these objectives, guided by equity, compassion, and respect for international law.
Issued by:
Central Media Department
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
🚨BREAKING: For the first time, the original Pakistani cypher — cable I-0678, the document that triggered the removal of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan — is being released in full by Drop Site.
“Before investigating any matter, the FIA should apologize to me for fabricating a baseless case against me like the cipher case.
After the cipher, as Prime Minister, I conveyed a demarche to the Americans to protect Pakistan's sovereignty and to make my nation proud, and I presented the facts to my people.
My message to my nation was clear: we are a sovereign and dignified nation that will never accept interference in our internal affairs.
The cipher was actually sent to General Bajwa to topple my elected democratic government.
General Bajwa colluded with thieves for an extension of his tenure and imposed them on the nation.
I take responsibility for the posts made on my X (Twitter) account, but being in jail, I could not watch the video before it was uploaded.
Today, I was shown the video which contains the content of the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report.
Had I seen the video before uploading, I would have made a few minor changes to make the message more effective.
The Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report covers the causes, reasons, and characters involved in a tragic event in our national history.
The two main objectives of the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report were to identify those responsible for the tragedy and to point out mistakes.
I referred to the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report so that we could learn from past mistakes.
In the context of the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report, the criticism of General Yahya Khan is based on his political decision-making.
General Yaqub and Admiral Ahsan, stationed in East Pakistan, advised Yahya Khan against military action in East Pakistan, for which they had to resign.
The constitution binds the military to stay completely out of politics so they can perform their professional duties without facing criticism.
The Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report clearly states that General Yahya Khan was fully engaged in political decision-making.
Political decisions are criticized worldwide, and democracy fully protects such criticism.
A military head is not elected or appointed through a referendum, so it is in the military's best interest, as mandated by the constitution, to keep itself and its leadership away from politics and political decisions.
When a military head gets involved in politics or makes political decisions, he steps out of his position and into the political arena.
Yahya Khan's decision of not transferring power to a government with a decisive majority and public mandate, and letting the country face a tragic incident, were his decisions.
The situation rapidly deteriorated into internal chaos and division because the public mandate was not respected, resulting in the country's split.
Pakistan and its military paid a heavy price for Yahya Khan's involvement and interest in political decision-making.
After making political decisions and getting deeply involved in politics, it was impossible for General Yahya Khan to hide behind the military, so both the Hamoodur Rahman Commission and history have critically evaluated his role.
The extraordinary similarity between the events of the 1970s and today's situation is a cause for concern for every sensible Pakistani.
In the 1970s, the country was divided; today, our economy is in ruins with minimal chances of improvement,
The attempt to revive the economy through the SIFC has failed miserably.
Crushing the country's largest and most publicly mandated party through lawlessness will not improve the economy.
The FIA should investigate who abducted Azhar Mashwani's brothers and for what crime.
Social media workers are our heroes and assets of the nation, and the harassment of them and their families should stop.
The chances of economic improvement will only arise when the public mandate is respected, and decision-making is entrusted to democratically elected representatives with the public mandate”- Imran Khan.
#PakWatch🇵🇰: Yesterday, the ORIGINAL Pakistan cypher that triggered Imran Khan’s REMOVAL was released.
IT'S CLEAR THAT THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WAS BEHIND THE NO-CONFIDENCE VOTE AND OVERTHROW OF IMRAN KHAN.
JUST WHAT I KNEW ON DAY 1.
FREE IMRAN KHAN.
Pakistan, a third world country, just cut 30 Billion from its budget for Education and Health. Obviously! who needs that when you have Motorways and Flyovers? Thank you Shehbaz Sharif!
If another country did this once they'd become international pariahs. Israel do it every day and we're all supposed to accept it as normal & necessary.
In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war.
But when just inches away from "Islamabad MoU", we encountered maximalism, shifting goalposts, and blockade.
Zero lessons earned
Good will begets good will.
Enmity begets enmity.
Palestine has a right to exist! Lebanon has a right to exist! Iran has a right to exist! All humans have a right to exist!!
Who is Israel to dictate to the world who is and who isn’t allowed to exist?
Spain has officially been declared an enemy of Israel by Netanyahu.
Why?
Because they condemn Israel’s attacks on Gaza. On Lebanon. On Iran.
I stand with Spain. 🇪🇸
Israel invades and genocides you, and if you resist they label you a terrorist.
Lebanese, Iranians, and Palestinians who fight back are heroes.
End of story.
What's up with some Pakistanis getting so gassed by an American delegation being in the country. Have they not learnt that these people are not your friends. But a bunch of self serving, arrogant, genocidal scumbags. Don't act like chavals, please. It's embarrassing.