Imran Khan alive in Adiala jail as PTI claims Govt pressuring him to exit Pakistan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Khurram Zeeshan on Saturday dismissed rumours about former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s death, asserting that the PTI chief is alive and lodged in Adiala Jail under strict isolation. Zeeshan said the ongoing secrecy and restrictions on family and party visits are part of a deliberate attempt by Pakistan’s regime to pressure Khan into leaving the country.

Earlier this week, social media accounts based in Afghanistan claimed that Khan had been killed inside Rawalpindi’s jail. Concerns intensified after Pakistani authorities reportedly barred Khan’s sisters and lawyers from meeting him for nearly a month, despite court orders. “It is very unfortunate. His family, lawyers, and senior PTI leadership have not been allowed to meet him. This is a complete violation of human rights,” Zeeshan told ANI.

PTI Senator Khurram Zeeshan stated that the Pakistani government has reportedly offered Imran Khan concessions if he leaves the country and agrees to “stay silent” abroad. However, there is no public information on the specific issues he is expected to remain silent about. Media reports suggest this could broadly involve refraining from making public statements, mobilising supporters, or criticising the government from abroad. No official documents or leaked information have confirmed the exact terms of this proposal, and the claim remains unverified, coming solely from PTI leaders.

Khan’s imprisonment followed a series of legal and political confrontations after his ouster in April 2022, including convictions in corruption and diplomatic secrecy cases, which PTI claims are politically motivated. Despite incarceration, his popularity especially among Pakistan’s youth remains strong. Zeeshan noted that PTI’s ideology continues to resonate with young supporters, forming a dedicated base that could influence future elections and political stability. Analysts say an energised youth vote could challenge traditional party dominance, sustain pressure on the establishment, and deepen the ideological shift Khan has created across generations.

The absence of recent photos or videos of Khan, Zeeshan claimed, reflects the government’s fear that even a single image could galvanise mass support, reinforcing his status as a polarising but influential figure in Pakistan’s politics.