Imran Khan asks underground PTI leaders not come to public to avoid arrests

Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that he did not ask any leader to come out of hiding and emphasized that those who are currently in hiding should remain so, as they would be at risk of being picked up if they were to surface, reported 24NewsHd TV channel Thursday citing sources.

"We are not afraid of jail, but the real issue is that our people are being kidnapped," the PTI founder said.

He cited the example of Azhar Mashwani's two brothers and the PTI Lahore President, who were allegedly abducted. He also mentioned the alleged abduction of a Deputy Superintendent from the jail, contrary to police claims that the officer had absconded with a woman.

The PTI leader expressed frustration over the current state of affairs, including allegations of the government's conspiracy with Qazi Faiz Isa to undermine PTI's electoral mandate.

He criticized the delay in opening constituencies for elections, attributing it to Isa's influence and suggesting that the government would collapse if the constituencies were opened.

The PTI founder also spoke on various national issues, including the ongoing terrorism in the country, the situation in Balochistan, and the rise in street crime.

He condemned all forms of terrorism and highlighted the importance of cooperation with the Afghan government to combat the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

He urged the nation to participate in a planned demonstration in Islamabad on September 8, calling it a response to what he described as the theft of PTI's mandate.

Reporter: Hashir Ahsan