ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan has said that internal differences are being deliberately created within the party at the Lahore rally, urging party leaders to put aside personal differences and focus solely on the ongoing movement.
This message was given by his sister Aleema Khan, who spoke to the media along with her two sisters after meeting Imran Khan in jail.
Aleema said that Imran Khan gave two important messages: first, that injustice is being done to him and his wife Bushra Bibi, their access to TV and newspapers is restricted. He accused the jail superintendent and a senior military official of violating his human rights, adding that those responsible for this treatment should be held accountable. He said that all this is being done on the instructions of one individual.
Regarding the Lahore rally, Imran Khan said that an attempt is being made to sow discord within the PTI, emphasizing that personal differences should be put aside. Expressing satisfaction over the unity of the 300 parliamentarians who joined the Lahore gathering, he said, “Focus completely on the movement.” He added that whoever tries to create a rift in the party, he will personally deal with it. “We are sitting in jail, and you are creating rifts.”
Aleema Khan added that the family has been visiting the jail for the last two years and fully supports the party’s decisions. They want the party to follow Imran Khan’s instructions and have demanded that the jail superintendent stop the inhumane treatment of the PTI founder.
She said Imran Khan’s message to the parliamentarians is clear that they have to decide whether they want to stay in politics or not. “If you listen to the cases against me,” Imran reportedly said, “you will realise that there is no need for negotiations.”
Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar:
Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar said that the PTI movement in Lahore will continue till August 5, he confirmed the meeting with the Speaker regarding the 26 MLAs and said that the opposition cannot be stopped from protesting.
Salman Akram Raja:
Salman Akram Raja noted that Imran Khan has given clear instructions to the media to continue addressing the Lahore rally. He stressed that no one will be given a party ticket on the basis of money, and called for unity: “We should all move forward together.”
