Imran Khan: Negotiations and Remittance Boycott Campaign Ongoing, Deadline Given to Government until January 31
RAWALPINDI ( WEB NEWS )
The founder and chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has said that he has given the government a deadline until January 31, and that the campaign to boycott remittances is also ongoing. He stated that if the government shows seriousness in approving their demands, the boycott campaign could be reconsidered. Speaking to the media in Adiala Jail on Thursday, the former Prime Minister and PTI founder said, “Happy New Year to everyone. 2025 is the year of real freedom, in which this fake and fascist system will be defeated.”
He added that under this dictatorial regime, the abolition of personal freedoms, violations of basic legal rights, and the destruction of institutions have disrupted not just the country’s social and political system, but also its legal and economic systems. He pointed out that the way Khalid Khurshid was sentenced to 34 years in prison clearly shows that the rule of law has ended in the country and an unannounced worst form of dictatorship is in place. Imran Khan further stated that during the Musharraf era, they criticized military intervention, but they never faced such oppression and fascism. Before the lawyer’s movement, they were against military political intervention, but at that time, citizens were not abducted in this manner.
He said that by creating a constitutional court, the entire judicial system was destroyed and the remnants of Justice Qazi Faez Isa were given control over the judiciary, so that judicial decisions could be made under the influence of the GHQ, while maintaining the tradition of the judge. Imran Khan remarked that four illegal decisions were made against him last year, and he expected a similar unjust ruling in the Al-Qadir case on Monday. Such lawless decisions bring global disgrace to Pakistan. Decisions like those by military courts have ended the rule of law in Pakistan. In a country without rule of law, no one is willing to invest. Pakistan’s growth rate remains zero, and without economic development, we cannot get out of debt or eliminate unemployment.
Imran Khan emphasized that decisions for Pakistan should be made in Pakistan, but when it comes to basic human rights, it is natural for voices to be raised from around the world. International bodies like the United Nations exist for this reason. He said that all aware individuals across the globe raise their voices against violations of human rights. He quoted Aristotle, who stated that every citizen has a duty to speak out when human rights are violated. He added that only two types of people do not speak out against human rights violations: the selfish and the cowardly.
Imran Khan said that he expects Trump to remain neutral, as Biden, at the urging of General Bajwa, clearly intervened in removing their government through a vote of no confidence, an intervention known worldwide. He stated that their negotiation committee is in talks with the government and their demands are justified, including the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate the events of November 26 and May 9, and the release of political prisoners.
Imran Khan criticized the DG ISPR for making false statements about May 9. He emphasized that the simple truth is that whoever stole the CCTV footage is responsible for the events of May 9. Military courts made these decisions because no one was allowed to request the CCTV footage. On November 26, people from their side were shot dead with direct gunfire. He stated that if there is a transparent investigation into these two incidents, the truth will be clear.
The founder of PTI said that they have given the government a deadline until January 31, and the remittance boycott campaign is still ongoing. If the government shows seriousness in approving their demands, the boycott campaign may be reconsidered.
He also mentioned that he was indirectly offered to be moved to Bani Gala. He made it clear that his position is that first, his imprisoned workers and leaders should be released, and then he would discuss his situation. He also recalled an offer made during his time in Attock Jail to send him abroad for three years. However, he firmly stated, “My life and death are in Pakistan. I will fight for the country’s freedom until my last breath, and I expect the same from my nation.”