Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Chairman Imran Khan has expressed his openness to engage in dialogue with the army, proposing that the army designate a representative for these discussions.
“We are prepared to negotiate with the army. Let them appoint their representative, and we will negotiate,” Khan stated during an informal conversation with journalists at the court on Tuesday.
Khan clarified that the PTI has never made allegations against the army but has only criticized it when deemed necessary.
In his remarks, he also labeled Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as ‘fascist’.
The former prime minister questioned the current political environment, referencing the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. “What is the SIFC? Who is Mohsin Naqvi? It seems an undeclared martial law is in place in the country,” he remarked.
He accused Naqvi of being a representative of the army, stating, “Mohsin Naqvi is their representative; he reached his position through their backing.”
Khan strongly opposed any dialogue with Naqvi, accusing him and the Inspector General of Punjab Police of oppressing PTI supporters. “I will never talk to Mohsin Naqvi. He, along with IG Punjab, has oppressed our people,” he asserted.
Addressing the judiciary, Khan specifically requested Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamir Farooq to recuse himself from his cases to ensure impartiality. “I request Aamir Farooq to withdraw from my cases in accordance with the principles of justice. There are other judges in the high court; transfer the cases to someone else,” he urged.
Khan reiterated the PTI’s innocence regarding the May 9 incidents, insisting that CCTV footage would exonerate the party. “Our innocence in the May 9 incidents will be proven through CCTV footage,” he claimed. He maintained that any PTI member found involved should face punishment. “If any PTI member is involved in the May 9 cases, then he must be punished,” he added.
Khan accused the government of trying to destroy the party by creating conflict between the PTI and the army. “The government has only one goal: to destroy our party by instigating a fight between the PTI and the army,” he concluded.
