Daily Times

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has firmly stated that he will not strike a deal with the establishment or under pressure from any country.

Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Monday, Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, relayed the former prime minister’s remarks, adding that he has rejected any notion of negotiating while facing multiple cases.

“I will fight every case. What need is there for a deal when I am fighting cases?” she quoted Khan as saying. “I will not strike a deal on the orders of the establishment or any country.”

Aleema also reiterated her brother’s stance on the judiciary, accusing it of mocking the system. She further stated that Khan holds those responsible for the May 9 incidents, alleging that the conspirators behind it were known, including those who stole CCTV footage.

“The plot for May 9 was premeditated,” she said. “Those who left the party after May 9 had their cases forgiven.”

Discussing other sensitive issues, Aleema called for a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9 and November 26, demanding the release of innocent detainees.

She also alleged that mass graves, similar to those of Lal Masjid, were discovered, and that there were growing concerns about the missing persons, particularly in relation to November 26.

Aleema shared her brother’s strong opposition to house arrest, saying that Imran would not accept house arrest at his residence in Bani Gala.

She also commented on ongoing legal cases, including the Toshakhana case and the Al-Qadir Trust case, stating that the former was similar to earlier Toshakhana cases and expressing confidence that both would be dismissed by higher courts.

As for the upcoming sentencing in the Al-Qadir case, Aleema said the ruling is scheduled for January 6, but she believes both the Al-Qadir and Toshakhana cases will be cleared in the higher courts.

Separately, a list of 108 gifts received by former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his time in office was presented in the Toshakhana 2.0 case on Monday.

The case was heard by Judge Shahrukh Arjumand in a special court at Adiala Jail.

Imran Khan appeared in court for the hearing, accompanied by his legal team, including Bushra Bibi, Salman Akram Raja, Barrister Gohar, and Faisal Chaudhry.

A key witness from the Cabinet Division, representing the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), also testified in court. During the proceedings, the witness was cross-examined by Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, Arshad Tabraiz.