Imran Khan demands COAS Asim to apologise for his 'abduction' on May 9

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan once again closed doors for the negotiations by accusing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir of his alleged 'abduction' on May 9, 2023, from the premises of Islamabad High Court.

The former prime minister was arrested by Rangers personnel in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.

The veteran politician was in the IHC's biometric verification department when he was apprehended by paramilitary men.

Following his arrest, several military and civil installations were vandalised by PTI workers and supporters, which prompted state institutions to initiate a crack down on the former ruling party.

A total of 102 persons were arrested for their involvement in the attacks on military establishments, including the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Jinnah House in Lahore, PAF Base Mianwali, and an office of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Faisalabad.

Later, many PTI leaders took a break from politics or left the party condemning attacks on military installations.

However, the PTI founder termed the May 9 riots as a "False Flag operation" to topple his party.

In his recent post on the microblogging site X, the 71-year-old politician demanded COAS General Syed Asim Munir to apologise to him for his alleged abduction.

Reacting to the military spokesman Lt. Gen Ahmed Sharif's fiery presser, Khan said: "DG ISPR and Chief of Army Staff are making threatening political statements and involving the army in politics which is tarnishing the image of the army. When political statements and press conferences are held, political parties have the right to respond to them."

Without naming anyone, the ex-premier said that "a self-proclaimed King has taken hold of all the decision-making."

"Unfortunately, an artificial set-up has been imposed on the people in the country. Caretaker Prime Minister Kakar and Commissioner of Rawalpindi have exposed the true nature of this government," he added.

Giving the reason behind his incarceration, the PTI founding-chairman said that his release would challenge the power of "that one person."