‘Nawaz Sharif responsible for May 9 riots,’ Imran Khan

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently under arrest, has said that he will ask the court to summon General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, former Army Chief, in connection with the cipher case. Imran Khan shared this information during an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail.

Imran Khan explained the circumstances of his arrest, stating that it was all part of London’s plan. He drew a parallel with Nawaz Sharif, stating that after the London plan, Nawaz Sharif returned to Pakistan. He further claimed that Nawaz Sharif is responsible for 9 May incidents.

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عمران خان نے 9 مئی واقعے کی زمہ داری نوازشریف پر عائد کردی۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ 9 مئی لندن پلان کا حصہ ہے۔ یہ معاملہ تحریری معاہدے کی صورت میں موجود ہے۔ نوازشریف اسی پلان کے بعد وطن واپس آئے۔ جیل رہنا عبادت سمجھتا ہوں۔
(جیل میں سائفر کیس کی سماعت کے دوران صحافیوں سے…

— Azaz Syed (@AzazSyed) December 4, 2023

Journalist Azaz Syed posted in a tweet that, “Imran Khan while talking to reporters in the jail (during the jail trial) said that I will summon Gen Bajwa to the court , he (Bajwa) did all on the directions of Donald Lu , I will also bring US Embassy officials and Gen Bajwa in doc (as witness).He said that Donald Lu took the cypher to Gen Bajwa, it was meant for Bajwa. “They wanted to remove me. They are trying to do with me what they did with Sheikh Mujib,” Imran reportedly said. He added that he can give in writing that his party will win the elections.

Imran Khan while talking to reporters in the jail (during the jail trial) said that I will summon Gen Bajwa to the court , he (Bajwa) did all on the directions of Donald Lu , I will also bring US Embassy officials and Gen Bajwa in doc (as witness).He said that Donald Lu took the…

— Azaz Syed (@AzazSyed) December 4, 2023

Imran Khan, also the former Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), alleged that General Bajwa had acted on the instructions of US diplomat Donald Lu, asserting that he would ensure that General Bajwa faced the court for his actions.

Responding to a question, Imran Khan emphasized that he had not engaged in any negotiations for a deal, declaring his readiness to submit a written statement affirming that PTI would emerge victorious in the elections.

He further stated that he has faced no difficulties in jail and considers incarceration a form of worship.

عمران خان کا بہت بڑا بیان!

قسم اٹھانے اور قرآن پر ہاتھ رکھنے کیلئے تیار ہوں کہ بشری بی بی کو اُس دن دیکھا جس نے اُن سے نکاح کیا، عمران خان

— Ehtsham Kiani (@ehtshamkiani) December 4, 2023

In response to queries about PTI leaders leaving the party, Imran Khan expressed gratitude for those departing, considering it a positive development.

عمران خان کی کمرہ عدالت میں صحافیوں سے گفتگو
حالات بتاتے ہیں آپ کو طویل عرصے تک جیل میں رہنا پڑے گا۔ صحافی کا سوال

“مجھے کوئی فرق نہیں پڑتا، قوم کو پیغام دینا چاہتا ہوں آپ کا کپتان آخری سانس تک لڑنے کیلئے تیار ہے۔ مجھ سے نہ کوئی ملا نہ مزاکرات کی۔ نو مئی لندن پلان کا حصہ تھا۔…

— Rizwan Ghilzai (Student of Arshad Sharif) (@RizwanGhilzai) December 4, 2023

It’s important to note that a special court, established under the Secret Act, has set December 12 as the date to formally charge Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the Safdar case. The case involves the alleged altercation with law enforcement at the Quaid’s mausoleum during Maryam Nawaz’s rally.

Former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that neither he met anyone in jail nor did somebody negotiate with him. He also stressed that the PTI will win the elections.

Khan made these remarks while answering a reporter’s question, in his first interaction with the media since being imprisoned, about whether someone held negotiations with him.

Recalling the events of May 9, the former PTI chairman said Dr Yasmin Rashid can be clearly seen asking people not to go inside the Lahore Corps Commander House. He added that CCTV footage could be seen to check who led the miscreants inside.  

Furthermore, Khan said false accusations had been made through Khawar Maneka, adding that these were morally corrupt people. 

“I can say on oath that I saw Bushra Bibi on the day of the marriage,” he insisted.

Imran Khan said he wanted to convey a message that the “kaptaan” was ready to fight till his last breath. He further alleged that the so-called London Plan was meant to bring back PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, jail all PTI officials and finish the party.

“I am making it clear to you today that the PTI will win the elections,” the former PTI chief said, adding that looking at the situation, it was feared they would run away from elections.

He further commented on the economy, saying that growth has dropped from 6.17 to zero. “People are not mad; they know what these people have done.”

On the other hand, Shah Mahmood Qureshi told a reporter he did not need any office within the party. The former minister was responding to a journalist’s statement that Barrister Gohar Ali Khan had been made the PTI chairman.

“I stood by Khan yesterday; I am standing today and will continue to do so in the future,” Qureshi asserted. He added that he was at a stage where he did not need a position.

He further urged the supporters of the former PTI chairman to go out of their houses and cast their votes. He added that he was in the hearts of Imran Khan and the people of the PTI.