Imran Khan Declares Break with Establishment, Criticizes Betrayal

After a court hearing related to the 190 million

pounds case at Adiala Jail, Khan expressed his

frustration with the establishment’s actions

News Desk

Islamabad: Former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has announced that his party will no longer engage with the establishment, accusing them of betrayal. Speaking to journalists after a court hearing at Adiala Jail, Khan criticized the establishment’s actions.

Khan revealed that the establishment had requested to postpone the August 22 Jalsa, even though PTI caravans were already en route. He condemned their betrayal regarding the September 8 meeting, which they had requested and for which they had issued an NOC.

Khan had allowed dialogues in the past but is now closing those channels. He compared the situation to General Yahya Khan’s betrayal of the Awami League and Mujibur Rahman. He claimed a similar betrayal happened on May 9 when authorities detained 10,000 people in one day.

Earlier, PTI issued an unconditional apology to the journalist community following inappropriate remarks made by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Omar Ayub, Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and a central PTI leader, apologized on behalf of the party and announced that Gandapur would personally apologize to journalists. Following this, journalists who had boycotted the National Assembly session ended their protest. PTI Chairman Barrister Gauhar thanked the journalists for their support and acknowledged their role in covering challenging situations.

Khan denounced the arrest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, stating it would increase divisions and harm the country. He expressed support for Gandapur and criticized PTI leaders who apologize for Gandapur’s speech, labeling them as “cowards.”

Khan announced a PTI gathering in Lahore on September 21. He urged the nation to prepare for street protests to defend democracy and the rule of law. He emphasized overcoming the fear of imprisonment, noting he is also serving a 14-month jail term.