Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday said the attack on the Lahore Corps Commander’s House, also called as Jinnah House, was a conspiracy against his party.
“Arson and vandalism, like that at Radio Pakistan’s office in Peshawar and the Jinnah House during the May 9 violence, was a crime. “But a peaceful protest is not a crime, it is our constitutional right,” he said in a live address to his workers.
“They are blaming us for it. Where is the CCTV footage? There were already people inside the house. This is nothing but a conspiracy against us,” he insisted.
Khan emphasized that a political party cannot be eliminated in such a manner and claimed that the crackdown has only increased their vote bank. He highlighted the power of social media in disseminating the truth and questioned the feasibility of imprisoning millions of people.
Furthermore, Khan stated that the PTI’s focus was not solely on elections but on the country’s welfare. He expressed disappointment at the reluctance of the incumbent government to engage in dialogue, suggesting a pre-planned strategy to hinder fruitful negotiations.
Regarding the judiciary, Khan predicted that the Supreme Court would eventually take a stand due to what he termed as “open defiance” against it. He expressed confidence that the court would play a role in safeguarding Pakistan.
Accusing the government of violating the Supreme Court’s order to hold polls for the Punjab Assembly, Khan alleged that it was driven by fear of electoral defeat.
Overall, Khan’s statements reflect his dissatisfaction with the treatment of his party and his commitment to political engagement, dialogue, and the exercise of citizens’ rights.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has said that there were chances of his arrest in Islamabad tomorrow.
“I have all the bails required but the situation is such that they can arrest me again,” he claimed.
