In New Delhi on December 9, LatestNewsX reported that the Pakistani Army is becoming deeply uneasy about former Prime Minister Imran Khan and is planning a range of actions against him and his PTI party.
Since he was removed from office and later detained, the army has tried to negotiate with him on several occasions, but Khan has stubbornly stayed defiant. Even the recent series of meetings between army officials and the ex‑prime minister yielded no breakthrough. The army’s anxiety has been heightened by the growing popular support for Khan across Pakistan.
Sources say the army may hold one last discussion with Khan; if he refuses to relent, the next step could involve banning the PTI. They are also considering pressing the government to pursue treason charges against him. The armed forces are portraying Khan as a security risk, arguing that his knowledge of state secrets—gained during his tenure as leader—makes him untrustworthy.
During the many talks, Khan was offered a safe exit from Pakistan, with the option to resettle abroad under political asylum. He declined every such proposal, which has only intensified the army’s frustration.
The army is also upset that Khan’s administration maintained close ties with the Tehreek‑e‑Taliban (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban. Under Khan’s rule those relationships were considered normal, yet today the TTP poses one of the biggest challenges to the security forces, having inflicted severe and embarrassing losses. Moreover, the Afghan Taliban relationship has deteriorated, keeping the army embroiled in ongoing tensions with Kabul.
Data shows that the TTP’s resurgence has pushed terror attacks up by nearly 500 percent. The army attributes this spike to Khan’s PTI government, which allegedly facilitated the return and settlement of TTP fighters.
Observations from Pakistan’s political watchdogs suggest that Khan has become an uncontrollable case for the establishment. With each failed negotiation and his continued defiance, the army appears poised for drastic action.
Experts caution that pursuing treason charges or banning the PTI would not resolve the underlying issues. Khan commands massive public support; he is a national cricket hero who lifted Pakistan to World Cup triumph, and these credentials keep citizens loyal. A heavy-handed move would likely ignite widespread protests that the establishment would struggle to quell.
An official mentioned that, despite their disagreements, the establishment is prepared to confront Khan. They will point to the PTI’s resurgence and cite international pressure, including the United States’ displeasure at Khan’s accusations of Washington engineering his ouster. In recent times, U.S.–Pakistan relations have reportedly improved significantly.
Khan is also blamed for briefly straining ties with Beijing, after he criticized alleged corruption in the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Another insider added that the establishment has already begun amassing evidence against Khan. Before launching any major action, they plan to send clear messages to the public: accuse him of reviving the TTP, mishandling foreign policy, and portraying him as mentally unstable and capable of leaking state secrets.
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