Pakistani authorities will investigate Imran Khan over controversial X Post

Islamabad:

Pakistani authorities will investigate former Prime Minister Imran Khan and at least three senior leaders of his party over a controversial tweet accompanied by a video made from his account of the separation of East Pakistan in 1971.

Imran Khan’s account, managed by his social media team due to his incarceration, on May 26 shared a video with a quote attributed to him on the X, stating, “Every Pakistani should study the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report and know who was the real traitor, General Yahya Khan or Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.” The Hamoodur Rahman Commission investigated the fall of East Pakistan and compiled a report that was not officially released.

The video accompanying the tweet argued that former military dictator Yahya Khan was responsible for the country’s breakup, referring to alleged atrocities committed by the Pakistani military during the civil war.

It also included images of the current civilian and military leadership, claiming that they stole the party’s mandate in the general elections.

The post resulted in a heated debate, especially from government ministers who accused the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf of trying to fuel a hate narrative against the army by comparing Imran Khan to Sheikh Mujib.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has already issued a notice to Imran Khan in the matter. An FIA team also visited Adiala prison on Thursday to question Imran Khan, but he refused to meet the team, saying he would respond only in the presence of his lawyers.

Sources said he also summoned PTI leaders Omar Ayub Khan, lawyer Gohar Ali Khan and Raoof Hasan for questioning on Tuesday.

The main accusation is that the video intended to incite public unrest against the State and its institutions, potentially spreading fear and unrest among the population.

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