In Islamabad, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has dismissed claims by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party regarding an alleged government offer to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Bani Gala or place him under house arrest. Asif, speaking at an event in Sialkot, labeled these claims as baseless, stating, "No such proposal has been made, nor is there any pressure for his release." He emphasized that decisions about Khan's detention are under the judiciary's jurisdiction, not the government's.
Asif accused PTI of creating false narratives for political gain, saying, "These claims are entirely unfounded and are part of PTI's ongoing attempts to mislead the public." He further stated that Imran Khan's future will be determined by the courts, not the government, and criticized PTI for allegedly trying to destabilize Pakistan.
These remarks follow statements by Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, who claimed that the government offered a deal to move Khan from jail to his residence, which both the government and PTI have denied. Imran Khan, who was Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, has been in jail since August 2023 on various charges.
A Defence Minister is a person in the government who is responsible for the country's military and defense matters. In Pakistan, Khawaja Asif is the current Defence Minister.
Imran Khan is a famous politician in Pakistan who was the Prime Minister. He is also known for being a former cricket player.
PTI stands for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which is a political party in Pakistan. It was founded by Imran Khan.
House arrest means a person is not allowed to leave their home as a form of punishment, instead of being in jail.
Judiciary refers to the system of courts in a country that interprets and applies the law. They make decisions about legal matters.
Fabricating stories means making up false information or lies, often to deceive people or gain an advantage.
Aleema Khan is the sister of Imran Khan. She is known for her involvement in social work and business.
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