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Will Imran Khan confront Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir if released? Close aide answers
Hindustan Times • • world
Key Points:
- Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer from prison to a private hospital, seen as a potential step to ease tensions between Khan's party, PTI, and the military.
- PTI spokesperson Zulfikar Bukhari indicated a possible willingness to mend ties with the military, suggesting Khan would avoid actions harmful to the country if released.
- Bukhari described military chief General Asim Munir as Pakistan's most powerful figure and implied that his decision could lead to the release of political prisoners, though PTI denies currently engaging in talks with the military.
- Analysts caution that Khan's stance may differ from other PTI leaders, many of whom remain imprisoned, and question the party's ability to negotiate a unified position while Khan is incarcerated.
- The government and military have not responded to recent PTI remarks, maintaining that Khan's legal issues are court matters and asserting no political interference by the military.
