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Imran Khan warns from jail of Pakistan's border crises with India and Afghanistan, citing 1971 parallels, military power, and election manipulation.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently serving a jail sentence in Rawalpindi, has issued a grave warning regarding the volatile situation along the country's borders with India and Afghanistan. In a column published in the UK's 'Daily Telegraph' newspaper, Khan expressed concerns that Pakistan is facing a situation similar to that of 1971, when it lost its eastern region, now Bangladesh. Writing from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Khan highlighted the escalating terrorism and growing alienation in Balochistan, while accusing India of admitting to carrying out assassinations inside Pakistani territory. He also emphasized the volatility of the international border with Afghanistan, painting a grim picture of the security challenges facing Pakistan.
The 71-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician painted a bleak picture of the state of affairs in Pakistan, where he and other political leaders are languishing in jail. He accused the powerful military leadership of having no option but to resort to "murder" him, suggesting a deep-seated power struggle within the country's political landscape. While Pakistan's military has historically held significant sway over security and foreign policy matters, it has consistently denied any interference in the country's political affairs. Khan reiterated his belief that should anything untoward happen to him or his wife, the Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, would be responsible, underscoring the tense relationship between the civilian government and the military establishment.
Khan also criticized the military establishment's perceived expectation of unquestioning support from the US, particularly in light of the latest US State Department's Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which highlighted numerous human rights violations in Pakistan. This critique reflects a broader concern over Pakistan's international standing and its relations with key allies. Despite these challenges, Khan hailed what he described as the "democratic revenge" seen in the February 8 general election, where candidates supported by his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party achieved significant success. However, he lamented that instead of accepting the people's mandate, the military establishment had allegedly manipulated the electoral results to bring its preferred candidates to power, highlighting the ongoing struggle for political legitimacy in Pakistan. Khan's warning serves as a stark reminder of the complex political and security dynamics at play in Pakistan, with implications that extend beyond its borders. As the country grapples with internal turmoil and external pressures, the future remains uncertain, with the potential for further instability looming large.
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