Barrister Dr. Saif reveals psychological warfare against PTI founder and Bushra Bibi; Senate candidates finalised amid protest mobilisation orders
RAWALPINDI: Adviser to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Saif, held a meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan.
Following the meeting, Barrister Dr. Saif stated that there is a severe lack of basic facilities being provided to Imran Khan by the prison authorities. He revealed that both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi are being subjected to extreme psychological torture in prison. According to Imran Khan, blatant violations of human rights are taking place inside the prison. He is being kept in solitary confinement and denied access to TV, newspapers, books, and even basic clothing. Meetings with him have been severely restricted, leaving him completely unaware of outside developments.
Barrister Dr. Saif further stated that Imran Khan was unaware of the Chief Minister’s visit to Lahore and the ongoing protest activities. “I briefed him regarding the Chief Minister’s visit and the protests taking place there,” he added.
Regarding Bushra Bibi’s condition, Barrister Dr. Saif revealed that she is also facing mental harassment in jail. She is being given contaminated water and her food supply is being obstructed. Recently, she was bitten on the foot by a poisonous insect, which left her ill for a week.
Imran Khan has reportedly vowed that after his release, he will not forgive the officers and officials responsible for the cruelty inflicted upon him and his wife. Barrister Dr. Saif emphasized that despite all the torture, both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi remain strong and resilient. Imran Khan declared, “Those who believe they can break my resolve by harming my wife will fail and be disgraced. If anything happens to my wife, I will not forgive those responsible.”
Barrister Dr. Saif also stated that detailed discussions were held regarding the upcoming Senate elections and the protest movement. Imran Khan has finalized and provided the priority list of PTI Senate candidates. Mishal Yousafzai’s name has been finalized for Dr. Sania Nishtar’s seat, while other candidates include Murad Saeed, Faisal Javed, Mirza Afridi, and Pir Noorul Haq Qadri. Azam Swati has been nominated for the technocrat seat, and Rubina Naz for the women’s seat.
During the meeting, Imran Khan issued clear directives for the immediate launch of a nationwide protest movement. Expressing deep regret and anger over internal disputes and social media campaigns among party leaders, he issued strict instructions that his message be conveyed to all party leaders: stop personal attacks and avoid using social media against each other. “Social media should be used to strengthen the party’s narrative, not weaken it,” he emphasized.
Barrister Dr. Saif concluded that Imran Khan has instructed the Chief Minister and all responsible officials to unite the party leadership and immediately initiate the protest movement across the country.