'Martial Law In Pakistan': Imran Khan Aide Says Asim Munir Wants PTI Leader To Apologise, Surrender
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Speaking to CNN-News18, Dr Salman Ahmad mentioned that Pakistani Americans voted for Donald Trump with hopes of removing Asim Munir from power.
Dr Salman Ahmad, a close aide of Imran Khan, has claimed that martial law is effectively in place in Pakistan, with Field Marshal Asim Munir, wanting Khan to surrender and apologise to him. Speaking to CNN-News18 about the current political situation in Pakistan, Dr Salman mentioned that Pakistani Americans voted for Donald Trump with hopes of removing Asim Munir from power. He added that the United States is working on Imran Khan's release, and he believes Asim Munir will soon be ousted.
According to Dr Salman, Imran Khan's support has significantly increased in Pakistan, from 66 per cent in 2024 to over 90 per cent now. He stated that there is no democratic government in Pakistan; instead, the country is under martial law controlled entirely by Asim Munir. 'The military-controlled government has reduced the judiciary, parliament, and security forces to mere rubber stamps," Dr Salman said. In Imran Khan's case, there is a complete absence of civil administration, with the sole demand being for him to apologise and surrender to Asim Munir, which Imran Khan refuses to do, he added.
'All legal avenues to free Imran Khan have been exhausted, and his supporters are preparing to start a mass movemen," he said. Dr Salman emphasised that the 250 million people of Pakistan will support Imran Khan, outnumbering the police and security forces. 'The military-controlled government fears this mass movement and uses figures like Najam Sethi and Ali Zafar to spread rumours that Imran Khan is negotiating a deal and will soon be out of jail, aiming to discourage people from protesting," he said.
Imran Khan is currently in jail in Pakistan amid his ongoing conflict with the military establishment, specifically with Army Chief Asim Munir. He has refused to compromise or surrender, saying he won't bow down before the current administration or Field Marshal Asim Munir.
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May 27, 2025, 10:33 IST
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