24/05/2025
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐥:
- 𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
“The baseless trials related to the events of May 9th (2023) have resumed once again. May 9th was a false flag operation. No CCTV footage has been presented to this day, and the past two years have made it abundantly clear that its sole objective was to crush PTI. The truth will be evident to all if the CCTV footage of that day is made public.
Seats were stolen from our candidates in Peshawar through the manipulation of Form-47, just like in other parts of the country. Legally, election petitions must be decided within 180 days. Yet, despite the passage of 15 months — and repeated changes in laws and judges — hearings have not even begun.
Those whose mandate was stolen in Peshawar must immediately file petitions in the High Court, together with the provincial cabinet, and should protest before the Election Commission. Furthermore, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly must pass a resolution on this matter.
As party chairman, it is necessary for the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to seek my guidance on budgetary and policy matters. The people have elected PTI to govern, and therefore, the responsibility for policymaking also rests with us. Consequently, it is essential that Ali Amin Gandapur and the finance minister meet with me before the budget is presented.
No one has approached me for any negotiations. News claiming otherwise is entirely false.
National unity is of utmost importance at this time for three key reasons:
Narendra Modi, having faced embarrassment in the recent Indo-Pak tensions, is likely to retaliate to salvage his pride.
Innocent lives are being lost daily to terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
The economy is in shambles; investors and the youth are steadily leaving the country.
It is for these reasons that I have called for dialogue. But talks will only be held with those who actually hold power, and only in the national interest. I do not fear hardship — my resolve remains strong.
Engaging in any talks with the puppet PML-N government is pointless. This illegitimate Form-47 installed government has already wasted two months. Its only objective is to cling to false authority. It holds no real power. This is the very regime that has utterly destroyed Pakistan’s moral values and constitutional structure.
Democracy is founded on two core principles: rule of law and moral integrity. The baseless political cases against me and other PTI members, forced abductions, and coerced press conferences designed to make members publicly disassociate from the party — all prove that rule of law has been entirely dismantled. What we now have is the law of the jungle.
The decline of integrity is equally alarming. The Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the Election Commission continue to hold office even after the terms have ended. The formation of a controversial constitutional bench, its conduct and handling of cases further reflect the erosion of ethical standards. Democracy cannot flourish in the absence of law and morality. This is a recipe for societal collapse, and it should serve as a wake-up call for all of us.
I am being subjected to all forms of hardships. I am not allowed to speak to my children. Meetings with my family are arbitrarily delayed for days. Even my personal physician is not permitted to see me. Despite this, I will continue to stand firm for the sake of my nation.”
