PTI 's Ali Muhammad Khan rejects reports of deal for Imran Khan's sisters

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has rejected reports of a deal concerning Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, the sisters of the party's jailed founding chariman Imran Khan stating that if "bail is considered a deal, then let's shut down all the courts."

Both women were granted bail by an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, which had approved their requests against surety bonds of Rs20,000 each.

The sisters were arrested on October 4 in connection with a case registered at Kohsar Police Station amid a PTI-led protest at D-Chowk, Islamabad. Their detention came as supporters gathered in the area following PTI’s announcement of the planned demonstration. They were subsequently released from Jhelum Jail on bail on Friday.

Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail on Monday, Ali Muhammad Khan stated that the entire world observed a Black Day for Kashmiris, and Pakistan expressed its support. "India is the one committing atrocities in occupied Kashmir, but who is perpetrating such acts in Pakistan?" he asked.

Ali Muhammad Khan pointed out that even common prisoners are not subjected to the same treatment that Imran Khan has faced, citing the cutting off of electricity in his cell. "Is it not possible for a nuclear nation to provide security to a former prime minister?" he questioned.

He stated that the world witnessed how people were taken and forced during the amendment process, with compromises made on conscience.

"Today, I came under the court's orders, but I was not allowed to meet him. The question is, why do you pick and choose?" he asked. "I will come again tomorrow. As long as the founder is not released, we will continue to come."

He asked, "Is this Pakistan only Imran Khan's? Has only Imran Khan taken the responsibility to fix the country? Is it not anyone else's responsibility? Our governments were removed, so you should run Pakistan. We expect Imran Khan to be allowed to come out because he has no case against him in court."

Imran Khan, has been in jail since his arrest in August of the previous year. He is currently facing more than 150 legal cases. These include allegations of corruption, inciting violence, sedition, and leaking state secrets, following his ousting from power in April 2022 via a parliamentary no-confidence vote.

While many cases are still pending, he has either been acquitted or granted bail in most of the cases.

Ali Muhammad Khan stated that people talk about a deal concerning Aleema and Azma, asking, "What deal are they referring to? If bail is considered a deal, then let's shut down all the courts. To run the country, we need to strengthen Pakistan's system. The public only trusts Imran Khan."

He stated, "We expect the new Chief Justice to take care of the judiciary and restore its independence. The six judges who wrote letters are waiting for justice. We also seek only justice, not favours. You have tried everything against the PTI and the founder, but you have not won over the people. If you want to run the country, bring Imran Khan out; the nation will not tolerate this farce any longer. Pakistan cannot be run with Form 47."