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Imran Khan death rumors spark political unrest in Pakistan
Unverified claims regarding the death of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan have sparked significant political tension in Pakistan. Journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan reported that senior military sources suggested Khan may have died while in custody at Adiala Jail.
The Pakistani military's media wing, ISPR, has officially dismissed these reports as false and fabricated. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party expressed profound anxiety over reports concerning Khan's health, alleging he has been held in solitary confinement and denied access to family, lawyers, and physicians.
In response, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal stated that Khan is a convicted prisoner receiving appropriate medical treatment and facilities. He rejected claims of negligence and emphasized that the government would not compromise on Khan's health, while also warning against political agitation that could destabilize the national economy.
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Adiala Jail · Ahsan Iqbal · Imran Khan · Inter-Services Public Relations · Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf · Wajahat Saeed Khan
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- [DISPUTED] Journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan claimed that three senior military sources suggested Imran Khan may have died in prison. www.aajsamaaj.com · www.ibc24.in · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PTI leaders alleged that Imran Khan has been kept in solitary confinement and denied access to family and lawyers. dailytimes.com.pk
- [DISPUTED] The Pakistani military's media wing, ISPR, dismissed claims regarding Imran Khan's death as baseless and false. navbharatlive.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PTI stated that reports concerning Imran Khan's health are causing nationwide anxiety and restlessness. dailytimes.com.pk