Imran: 'I am being held under inhumane conditions, terrorists and murderers enjoy better treatment'

Incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan has reiterated his resolve to resist what he called a “tyrannical system,” and not to bow down to the powers that be.

"There is absolutely no question of bowing down, even if I have to spend my entire life in prison,” the former prime minister's post on X read. “I convey this same message to the people of Pakistan: under no circumstances should you submit to this tyrannical system," he added.

"The time for negotiations has passed. What remains now is the time for the nation to rise in protest."

In his strongly-worded message, he alleged that conditions in jail have worsened in recent days, not just for him but also for his wife, Bushra Bibi.

"Hardships inflicted upon me in jail have intensified in recent days. The same is true for my wife, Bushra Bibi, who is also facing increasing restrictions. The television in her cell has been shut down. All fundamental human rights and basic prisoner entitlements, both mine and hers, have been suspended. This must be accounted for," he maintained.

The former premier also drew a sharp contrast between his treatment and that of other inmates at Adiala, alleging: "In the very jail where I am being held under inhumane conditions, terrorists and known murderers of hundreds of Pakistanis enjoy better treatment."

Imran said that at this time, many, including himself, were enduring some of the harshest imprisonments. He directed "every member of the party to put aside all personal grievances."

Warning party members, he said: "Publicly airing internal matters or individual concerns before the media is entirely unacceptable."

"My instruction is firm: whether a senior officeholder or a junior member, no one is to express internal differences on social media, electronic media, print media, or any other platform. Focus exclusively on the protest movement so that fundamental human rights are restored in Pakistan. If any party official fails to participate in this movement, I will make the final decision about them myself, even from within jail," he added.