Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is gearing up for a major nationwide protest to mark two years of his imprisonment, firmly rejecting any chance of dialogue with the current Shehbaz Sharif-led administration in Islamabad.
No Room for Negotiations: Protest Only Solution
PTI Chief Gohar Ali Khan, who recently met Imran Khan in Adiala jail after multiple denied requests, shared Khan’s message on social media platform X: “For the sake of the country, I have repeatedly talked about negotiations, but now the time for negotiations has passed. After the 26th Constitutional Amendment…the hope we had for justice from the courts has completely disappeared, so now no other method can bring the Pakistani nation out of this swamp of lawlessness except a nationwide protest movement.”
Protest to Culminate on August 5
Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will launch a protest movement that will peak on August 5, marking the second anniversary of Khan’s incarceration in multiple cases.. Khan views this as the culmination of months of nationwide demonstrations.
“This is not just about political revenge anymore—it’s about every citizen’s rights being stolen. The founder has said this movement should now take the shape of a second Pakistan Movement,” Gohar added.
Imran Khan’s Resolve Remains Strong
Gohar described Khan’s condition inside the jail, stating he is held in solitary confinement but remains “mentally sharper and more determined than ever.” Despite attempts to silence him, Khan has sent a clear message: “Prepare, mobilise, and raise your voice peacefully but fearlessly.”
Family Backs Nationwide Movement
Outside the jail, Imran’s sister Aleema Khan addressed the media alongside other family members. Though she did not meet her brother, Aleema confirmed the entire family’s active participation in the upcoming protests.
She also revealed that Khan’s sons, Qasim and Suleiman, plan to travel to the US to raise awareness about the injustices facing their father. It remains uncertain whether their trip will occur before or after the August 5 protests.