Pak Ex-PM Imran Khan Alleges ISI Conducting His Military Trial In Jail
Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday alleged that he is facing a military trial in jail as it's not being conducted by a civilian judge but by an ISI officer, who takes instructions directly from Army Chief Asim Munir.
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Pakistan's spy agency ISI is reportedly involved in Khan's detention case, according to allegations. (File)
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Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan claimed on Wednesday that he is undergoing a military trial while incarcerated, asserting that the proceedings are not being overseen by a civilian judge but rather by an officer from the ISI who receives direct orders from Army Chief Asim Munir.
The 72-year-old former cricket star turned politician has been imprisoned for more than two years on multiple charges and is currently detained at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.
"The supposed trial I'm facing in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, is not being conducted by a judge but by an ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) Colonel who takes direct instructions from Army Chief Gen Asim Munir. This is effectively a military trial disguised as a civilian proceeding," Khan stated in a Wednesday post on X.
The ISI, Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, is widely regarded as the country's powerful and controversial intelligence agency.
"Everything in Pakistan today operates under what I call the 'Asim Law,' with the Constitution and legal framework completely dismantled. I have been charged with over 300 fabricated cases," Khan declared.
His X post came just a day after the Federal Investigation Agency's Cyber Crimes Wing launched an inquiry into the use of Khan's social media account, which officials claim is "spreading an anti-state narrative." "I will secure justice through the courts without compromising or making any deal. My party and I have endured every form of oppression," he stated, adding that "both my wife and I would be released immediately if our cases were judged on merit." The 'deal' Khan mentioned refers to alleged offers from the establishment to grant his freedom in exchange for certain concessions.
Khan reiterated previous allegations about his treatment in jail, including human rights violations, denial of basic necessities, and being permitted to speak with his children "only once" in eight months.
"The judges presiding over my cases have no real authority as they cannot conduct trials independently. Their decisions are dictated by a Colonel who simply carries out Asim Munir's orders," he criticized, urging his entire party to maintain solidarity.
"This oppressive system cannot persist indefinitely. It's crucial that all of you share posts from my account as a demonstration of unity and solidarity," he said.
He called on his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party leaders to organize a major public demonstration in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where supporters from across Pakistan could unite against "the darkness enveloping the country."
Khan's party has previously organized several such protests in Punjab province.
Meanwhile, according to the Express Tribune newspaper, a three-person team from the FIA cybercrime unit in Islamabad, led by Ayaz Khan, visited Adiala Jail on Tuesday to interrogate Khan about his X handle.
Sources told the newspaper that investigators inquired about who operated the account, its access location, and whether the PTI founder had authorized others to use it.
They reportedly also questioned whether he was aware of content posted from the account that authorities considered 'anti-state.'
"Regarding my X account and who manages it—I will not disclose that information," the PTI founder reportedly told the team, according to sources.
Last week, Khan's son Kasim Khan posted on social media that his father remains imprisoned because he defended democracy.
"Imran Khan is being held in solitary confinement, denied access to his doctors, and restricted from meeting with his lawyers and family. Simultaneously, his family members and thousands of his supporters have been abducted or brought before military courts," he stated.
"This isn't justice—it's political vengeance. Pakistan's democracy hangs in the balance, and I urge everyone who believes in human rights and democracy to stand with us so that the people's voice is heard and the rule of law is restored," Kasim declared.