Imran Khan Blames Army Chief for Escalating Violence and Terrorism from Prison

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued a statement from prison, accusing General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, of deliberately escalating violence in Afghanistan to position himself as an international jihadist and attract Western support. Khan warned that such policies, including the expulsion of refugees, have contributed to rising insecurity and terrorism within Pakistan.

Seeking International Support

Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and former Prime Minister, made serious allegations against the Chief of Army Staff in a controversial statement released from prison on social media platform X. Khan accused Asim Munir of deliberately fueling violence in Afghanistan to present himself as an international jihadist seeking Western backing.

Consequences of Military Policies at Home

In another part of his statement, Khan directly linked the military’s policies towards Afghanistan to the surge in terrorism within Pakistan. He pointed out that actions such as escalating insecurity in Afghanistan, intimidating Afghans, expelling refugees, and conducting drone strikes have all led to increased insecurity and terrorism in the country. With these remarks, the former Prime Minister challenges the current security policies of the Islamabad government and holds the military leadership responsible for the internal unrest.