Imran Khan vows to resist 'forces of tyranny,' even in jail

Former PM accused the authorities of lacking wisdom and leading the country towards turmoil.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has vowed to resist the "forces of tyranny," even if it means dying in prison.

In a candid conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, Imran Khan criticised the country's decision-makers, claiming they lack wisdom and are leading the country into turmoil.

"I am being told to explain how I dared to stand up to the powerful. Let me make it clear: I would rather die in prison than bow to the modern-day Yazid," the PTI founder said.

He also expressed his concerns about the state of Pakistani cricket, describing recent developments, including Bangladesh's win over Pakistan, as disastrous.

He accused the authorities of making decisions without accountability and prioritising personal interests.

The PTI founder believes the country is on the brink of revolution and suggested that the events of 8 February should have been a wake-up call for those in power.

Further on, he condemned the treatment of his wife, Bushra Bibi, who has been in jail for seven months, claiming it was a means to teach him a lesson for standing up to the powerful.

The former prime minister also commented on the ongoing crisis in Balochistan, calling for local body elections instead of appointing figureheads as a solution to the province's issues.

He criticised the allocation of resources, arguing that money intended for the province rarely reaches those in need.

Additionally, he called for dialogue to address the issue of terrorism, arguing that solutions should involve intelligence, dialogue, and, if necessary, military operations.

He questioned why the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is blamed for his policies while the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) operates under similar conditions without accountability.

During the conversation, journalists raised concerns about a statement made by Imran's sister, Aleema Khan, accusing several reporters of ties to intelligence agencies.

The PTI founder assured them he would address the matter with her, reaffirming his trust in the reporters.