Imran Khan will not accept any ‘deal’ for release, sister says amid renewed speculation
ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan will not accept any negotiated arrangement with authorities to secure his release, his sister Aleema Khanum said this week, rejecting renewed speculation of a possible political “deal” as tensions escalate between his party and the government over his health and imprisonment.
The question of a negotiated exit has resurfaced in Pakistan’s political debate in recent weeks following reports about Khan’s medical condition, protests by supporters and comments by government officials referring to past efforts to explore a settlement.
Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023 following convictions he and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party say are politically motivated. He was removed from office in a parliamentary vote of no confidence in April 2022, which he alleges was orchestrated by political rivals with backing from the military, accusations both the government and armed forces deny.
Amid the renewed speculation, Khanum rejected the idea her brother would agree to any compromise.
