PTI founder Imran Khan has warned of a potential fresh attack from India and stressed the need for the armed forces to remain vigilant in the wake of escalating regional tensions.
The former prime minister conveyed this message during a rare meeting with his sisters, including Aleema Khan, who were allowed to see him after eight weeks.
Speaking to the media following the meeting on Tuesday, Aleema said Imran was concerned that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he described as someone who hates Pakistan, may act recklessly in anger.
"In war, 60 per cent of the game is mental. I fear Modi might act again," she quoted her brother as saying.
Aleema added that Imran discussed the broader national sentiment, saying that "the people of Pakistan are very happy," but also stressed the importance of swift responses in times of conflict. He said that a "false flag operation" had been carried out in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
During the meeting, Imran also took aim at the 26th Constitutional Amendment, calling it the "burial of the rule of law" and a mechanism to legitimise trying civilians in military courts. "Judicial independence has been rolled back," he reportedly said, adding that public support was crucial during wartime.
Aleema said her brother also questioned the party's relatively muted response to military court trials, asking why PTI had not taken a stronger stance.
"His priority is the movement," she said. "As for Junaid Akbar [who resigned as PAC chairman], he said it was up to him to decide which position he wanted to hold."
"My priority is the movement, not the PAC," she further quoted him as saying.
The former prime minister also questioned the absence of CCTV footage from the May 9 incidents.
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