Imran Khan Accuses Army Chief Munir of Undermining Pakistan's Stability

Lahore, July 28 (PTI): Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, currently imprisoned, has strongly criticized Army Chief General Asim Munir. Khan accused Munir of undermining the military's reputation and compromising national interests in order to retain power. He voiced his concerns on social media, claiming that the country is ruled by what he called "Munir's law," with the backing of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Khan compared Munir's actions to those of former army chief General Yahya Khan under whose leadership East Pakistan seceded to become Bangladesh.

As Khan's political party prepares to launch a campaign against what they label as a "puppet government" next month, he has intensified his rhetoric. He claims that the current political and judicial landscape, including the Senate, National Assembly, Prime Minister, and President, are unconstitutional. Khan further alleged that a "sham constitutional court" was established, diminishing his party's seats in parliament and that the political and judicial landscape is now filled with cronies loyal to Munir.

He leveled serious allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, accusing him of orchestrating an unprecedented electoral fraud. Khan expressed frustration over a judge from the Islamabad High Court who, according to him, has not addressed his appeals for seven months due to receiving instructions from Munir.

According to Khan, the judiciary, state institutions, and the democratic fabric of the nation have been systematically weakened. He criticized the legalization of military courts, considering it a self-defeating move for the judiciary. He accused Pakistan's current leadership of coercing and imposing incompetence on institutions. Khan shared his plight of being subjected to solitary confinement for 22 hours daily, deprived of basic amenities like books, newspapers, and television.

In light of these challenges, Khan revealed that he has instructed his sons to seek justice in international courts based on fundamental human rights. He emphasized that they are merely advocating for their rights and are not soliciting help from the United States. He reiterated a nationalist stance, stating that decisions concerning Pakistan should be made within the country. Despite knocking on every possible door, Khan lamented the lack of attention his situation has received.