Pakistan’s anti-cybercrime agency has summoned Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, a day after she shared a message from her brother blaming Army Chief Field Marshal Gen Asim Munir for his treatment in prison.
Aleema posted a video on social media relaying Imran Khan’s message to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, in which he urged them to “hold Gen Munir accountable” if anything happened to him while in jail.
Following this, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued her a notice to appear before it on Thursday over allegations of engaging in “anti-state activities through social media platforms.”
Aleema’s lawyer informed the agency that she was in Islamabad on Thursday and would not be able to appear before authorities in Lahore.
In a separate post on X the previous day, Imran Khan reiterated his concerns about his treatment in prison and directed his party to hold Gen Munir responsible for any harm that may come to him.
“In recent days, the harsh treatment I face in jail has intensified. The same applies to my wife, Bushra Bibi. Even the television in her cell has been switched off. All basic rights — both human and those legally granted to prisoners — have been suspended for both of us,” he said.
“There must be accountability for this. I am fully aware that a Colonel and Jail Superintendent Anjum are carrying out these actions on the orders of Asim Munir. Therefore, I give clear instructions to my party — if anything happens to me in jail, Asim Munir must be held accountable,” Khan added.
The 72-year-old former cricketer and PTI chief has been incarcerated since August 2023 in connection with multiple legal cases. His party is preparing to launch a nationwide campaign from August 5, demanding his release and pressing the Shehbaz Sharif-led government and military leadership.
Aleema posted a video on social media relaying Imran Khan’s message to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, in which he urged them to “hold Gen Munir accountable” if anything happened to him while in jail.
Following this, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) issued her a notice to appear before it on Thursday over allegations of engaging in “anti-state activities through social media platforms.”
Aleema’s lawyer informed the agency that she was in Islamabad on Thursday and would not be able to appear before authorities in Lahore.
In a separate post on X the previous day, Imran Khan reiterated his concerns about his treatment in prison and directed his party to hold Gen Munir responsible for any harm that may come to him.
“In recent days, the harsh treatment I face in jail has intensified. The same applies to my wife, Bushra Bibi. Even the television in her cell has been switched off. All basic rights — both human and those legally granted to prisoners — have been suspended for both of us,” he said.
“There must be accountability for this. I am fully aware that a Colonel and Jail Superintendent Anjum are carrying out these actions on the orders of Asim Munir. Therefore, I give clear instructions to my party — if anything happens to me in jail, Asim Munir must be held accountable,” Khan added.
The 72-year-old former cricketer and PTI chief has been incarcerated since August 2023 in connection with multiple legal cases. His party is preparing to launch a nationwide campaign from August 5, demanding his release and pressing the Shehbaz Sharif-led government and military leadership.
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