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'Spark of revolution' among Pakistan's youth over Imran Khan's jailing, party leader says

PTI leaders demanded access to Khan’s personal doctors and warned that public frustration over his continued detention could grow beyond control.

  • On Tuesday, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi joined a protest outside the Supreme Court, warning that public frustration over former Prime Minister Imran Khan's incarceration could become uncontrollable. "I can see a spark of revolution in the eyes of the youth, and no one will be able to control it," Afridi said.
  • The 73-year-old leader has remained in Adiala Jail since 2023, with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters alleging authorities have denied him access to family members, party colleagues, and adequate medical treatment for health issues.
  • Afridi threatened nationwide protests if party parliamentarians are denied their scheduled jail visit on Thursday, explicitly warning that the "entire Pakistan" could witness massive demonstrations if authorities continue blocking access to the imprisoned leader.
  • The Chief Minister questioned judicial performance, asking, "If judges do not dispense justice and fail to perform the duty for which they receive salaries, where will the people go?" The protest dispersed after registrar assurances of upcoming hearings.
  • Unverified claims regarding Khan's condition have circulated, fueling significant public anger, though authorities have provided no official confirmation regarding the status of the former prime minister. The controversy underscores growing resentment over his prolonged imprisonment.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">The Pakistani military has denied reports claiming that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had died. A Pakistani journalist claimed that three senior officers at the Army Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi had expressed fears that Imran Khan may no longer be alive. This sparked global debate and questions from the Shahbaz government. Imran Khan's party, the PTI, has stated that if they are not allowed to meet t…

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Is Imran Khan alive or not? This question is once again in the news in Pakistan. Pakistani journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan has made a significant but unverified claim regarding the death of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He says that three senior military sources at GHQ believe Imran is no longer alive.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
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