RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, dodged tough questions from journalists Adiala Jail on Friday (today).
During a media address outside the Adiala Jail, the situation escalated when reporter Taib Baloch asked Imran Khan’s regarding allegations made in a tweet by Ammar Solangi, saying that Aleema Khan had purchased personal property using charity funds.
However, She left the scene without answering and boarded her vehicle and left.
Journalists present at the spot protested her departure, refusal to address the allegations. The reporters asked who was behind the social media trolling and threats targeting journalists. “Will you only answer questions that suit you?” the reporters asked.
Later, Aleema Khan addressed the media, stating that the public’s growing anger and shifting mood indicated a change in Pakistan’s direction.
“People are no longer willing to accept injustice,” she said, adding that even police officials had expressed exhaustion with the ongoing oppression.
She stated that the current system was becoming unbearable for the masses, saying that the nation was learning a lesson about rejecting unacceptable treatment.
In a separate development, earlier Salman Akram Raja announced resignation as PTI General Secretary. PTI leader Salman Akram Raja decided to step down from the post of Secretary General of PTI.
In his statement, Salman Akram Raja said that tomorrow, I will request the founder of PTI to step down from the post, and I will continue to provide legal services to the party without compensation.
The PTI leader said that my small family stands with me, we have endured all kinds of subtle attacks from within and outside the party, and there is no regret.
Salman Akram Raja said that I have happily accepted economic uncertainty by putting my strong advocacy behind me, and my unpaid legal services will continue.
He further added that his life is an open book; none of his actions contradict any principle. ‘Today, an incident occurred that now requires a blunt decision from him.
The senior lawyer became PTI’s secretary general in September last year after Omar Ayub resigned in June.
Raja announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he is leaving the party post but will still provide free legal services to PTI.
“During the period of PTI’s ordeal, I stepped into the political arena along with legal assistance under the guidance of (Imran Khan). My objective was to contribute to the struggle for the supremacy of the Constitution, law, and democracy,” he stated.
Party sources said, according to media reports, that he resigned after disagreements with Aleema Khan over joining the upcoming by-elections.
Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, opposed the move, saying it went against Khan’s clear instructions.
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