Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently in Adiala prison, called for a transparent investigation and a judicial commission to investigate the violence on November 26 and May 9. He communicated this request to his lawyer and the media during a prison visit.
Regarding the ongoing negotiations in the country, Khan said, “The government’s non-serious attitude towards the negotiations is clear from the fact that I have not yet been allowed to even meet the negotiating committee. ” he said skeptically. It will only waste time as the public reaction to the November 26th Islamabad massacre begins to wane. ”
Mr Khan called for an impartial judicial commission to investigate the incidents, particularly the November 26 incident. “On November 26th, peaceful civilians were massacred. They were directly shot, and D-Choke was covered in blood. Many of our citizens are still missing. In any civilized society, such a shooting… Those responsible will be held accountable, but However, this government has not yet even established a judicial commission, which is only acting as a (neutral) third umpire. can give justice to the people. (2024) and May 9 (2023) If this massacre is covered up, no one’s life or property in Pakistan will be safe,” he said.
He also alleged mistreatment of detained PTI members and called for these claims to be raised internationally. “While in military custody, innocent citizens were subjected to severe mental and physical torture. According to my information, three young people attempted suicide while in custody. What happened to PTI leaders like Shahbaz Gill?” And it is no secret that Azam Swati was brutally murdered and Intezar Panjuta was treated like an animal. do not have. “PTI will be exempted from any charges related to May 9, but those who refuse will be exposed to all kinds of torture and pressure,” Khan said.
The former Pakistani Prime Minister further threatened to take the allegations of injustice to a global forum, saying, “I am raising my voice in an international forum as I have not been getting justice despite repeated appeals to Pakistan’s judicial system.” The government of Pakistan has no choice but to take these issues to a global forum and draw the world’s attention to ongoing human rights violations.”
According to ARY News, Imran Khan has applied for bail in the Lahore High Court in connection with the May 9 incident. The case centers on the severe unrest across Pakistan following the arrest of Imran Khan on May 9, 2023. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters expressed their anger through widespread protests in both rural and urban areas, prompting authorities to deploy troops to Balochistan. , for maintaining public order in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad. During these demonstrations, PTI supporters targeted military installations, including an attack on the military commander’s residence in Lahore. Imran Khan was subsequently named as the main defendant in the legal proceedings. The protests on November 26 centered around similar demands, with PTI members demanding the release of their leaders.
Mr. Khan also addressed the people of Pakistan: “My message to Pakistanis abroad is that democracy and human rights will be destroyed in Pakistan and replaced by the fittest. Boycott of foreign exchange remittances is extremely important. .To your loved ones.” Pakistan should be given the same rights that it enjoys abroad. ”
Khan also spoke out about the false allegations and lawsuits against him, insisting on a transparent investigation and demanding justice. “Our government was unfairly accused of resettling the Taliban. There was no resurgence of terrorism during our term, let alone a year after its end. “The same people who are responsible for the current mess are also responsible for the current mess,” he added. “No leader in Pakistan’s history has faced 280 incidents. This kind of treatment was only applied to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman during General Yahya’s rule and is still happening today.” To. ”
Additionally, Khan cited a World Bank report and expressed concern about the economic impact of rising poverty and political instability. “According to a recent World Bank report, an additional 13 million people are below the poverty line. All institutions, including the judiciary, NAB, FIA and police, are tasked with countering the PTI, and the political and economic system As long as political instability continues, economic growth will remain at zero. All of this can happen to anyone who supports this lawlessness. Their billions in corruption were forgiven. ”
According to PTI, Khan has been in jail for over 520 days.
