Peaceful Protest Continues
At midnight in the cold winter air, a sit‑in outside Adiala Jail demanding meetings with Imran Khan remains ongoing, with PTI leaders, workers, and Khan’s sisters joining the protest. Despite freezing temperatures, participants raised slogans such as “Zulm ke ye zabtay hum nahi maante” and vowed to resist until Khan’s isolation ends.
Workers: Imran Khan’s “Crime” Is Loyalty to Nation
Supporters outside Adiala Jail said Imran Khan’s greatest “crime” is his loyalty to the country and people. They called all cases against him false and declared him the nation’s hope, vowing that “the day Khan is released, corrupt courtiers will flee.”
Atif Khan
Atif Khan said restrictions on Khan’s image, name, and meetings reflect the failure of both government and establishment. He added that despite “fascist tactics,” Imran Khan’s popularity has not declined, and public anger against such actions is only increasing.
Junaid Akbar Khan
PTI’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar Khan alleged that Pakistan currently lacks constitutional governance. He claimed that 5,000 workers in KP face false FIRs and are repeatedly harassed, calling it a violation of justice.
Moin Qureshi
Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Moin Qureshi declared: “We will not leave. Keeping Imran Khan in isolation is illegal. Beat us if you want, but we will not move.”
Sajid Mehmood
Sajid Mehmood pledged sacrifices for Khan, saying PTI supporters will never abandon their leader or his sisters.
Salman Akram Raja
Lawyer Salman Akram Raja warned against attempts to transfer Khan elsewhere, promising strong protest if such a move is made. He urged courts to schedule hearings for Khan’s pending cases, stressing that justice cannot be delayed indefinitely.
Nooreen Khan Niazi
Nooreen Khan Niazi stressed that PTI has never thrown stones or engaged in violence, saying: “If police baton‑charge or use tear gas, we will endure it but remain peaceful as instructed by Imran Khan.” She added that solitary confinement is a crime under law and warned that once courts are free, those responsible will face cases. Nooreen further declared that authorities only issue threats but cannot transfer Khan elsewhere: “Imran Khan is not a joke, he is the strength and identity of Pakistan.” She also criticized government figures, calling Ata Tarar a “factory of lies” and questioning the credibility of those in power.
Aleema Khan
Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan praised the kindness of people bringing food for protesters, noting that participants even wanted to share meals with police officers. She accused authorities of subjecting Khan to solitary confinement and mental torture, vowing: “We will not leave, whether they use batons or bullets.”
Aun Abbas Buppi
Aun Abbas Buppi said the sit‑in has lasted six hours despite police breaking car windows, deflating tires, and detaining drivers. He insisted the protest will continue as long as Khan’s sisters remain seated.
Uzma Khan
Uzma Khan said even two days in solitary confinement can break a person, yet Imran Khan has endured four weeks. She emphasized that keeping someone in isolation is a crime under law and warned that once courts are free, those responsible will face cases.
Background: Khan Sisters’ Sit‑In
Earlier, Imran Khan’s sisters staged a sit‑in outside Adiala Jail after being denied meetings with him. They accused authorities of violating court orders and subjecting Khan to unlawful isolation, sparking wider outrage among PTI supporters.
Background: PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan was previously stopped by police while attempting to meet Imran Khan. He told reporters that court‑approved meetings with Khan and Bushra Bibi should be allowed, warning that blocking such access only worsens tensions.