Imran Khan, founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has called for a march on Islamabad on November 24. His sister, Aleema Khan, confirmed that he issued a final appeal, urging all supporters across the country to take to the streets.
After visiting her brother, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan spoke to the media, relaying his words. Imran Khan reportedly said, “On February 8, you sparked a revolution, taking to the streets to exercise your constitutional right and seizing power from the elite. However, by February 9, the entire mandate was stolen.”
Aleema Khan also shared that Imran expressed frustration over the alleged vote theft, claiming they were given to a select few. He raised concerns over the diminishing independence of the judiciary, lamenting that the Supreme Court’s freedom had been taken away.
Imran’s lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry, spoke to the media outside Adiala Jail, revealing that the PTI founder has formed a committee to organize the Islamabad march, though he refrained from naming its members, citing concerns they could face arrest. Chaudhry confirmed that Islamabad will be the focal point of the November 24 protest, with demonstrations planned across Pakistan and internationally. He emphasized that the protests would continue until their demands are met.
Chaudhry added that this was Imran Khan’s “final protest call,” with key demands including the reversal of the 26th amendment, the restoration of PTI’s mandate, and the release of individuals detained without trial. He also mentioned that Imran Khan had instructed that Ali Amin Gandapur will lead a caravan from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
Earlier, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations, stated that Imran Khan’s anticipated call would mark the end of the current coalition government. He said that protest preparations were underway in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa under the supervision of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and the final signal from Imran Khan was awaited. Saif suggested that once announced, the protests would challenge the “fake” government, and claimed the recent arrests of PTI officials showed the government’s panic.
Saif promised that the protests would uphold constitutional order, clear false charges, and hold accountable those responsible for allegedly stealing PTI’s mandate.
