Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with Pakistan's military
Pakistan's former Premier Imran Khan has said his party is ready to hold 'conditional negotiations' with the country's powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks.
In a casual discussion with journalists in court, Khan expressed his willingness to engage in dialogue with the military. He clarified that while he has offered constructive criticism, he has never outright accused the military. He compared the military to a spoiled child within a household, suggesting that just as a misbehaving child receives criticism, so too does the military. He emphasized that such criticism is a fundamental aspect of democracy.
When asked about his recent comments hinting at a desire to reconcile with the military despite previous allegations against its leadership, Khan reiterated that his remarks were criticisms, not accusations. He stressed that it is important to acknowledge that the military has made mistakes, pointing to historical events such as General Ziaul Haq's involvement in the execution of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and General Yahya Khan's role in the fall of Dhaka. Khan argued that when injustices occur, criticism of the military should not be stifled.
However, in May, Khan rejected the military's demands, refusing to apologize for the events of May 9 and distancing his party from the violent protests that erupted nationwide following his arrest.
'Why should the responsibility to apologize fall on me? The apology should be directed towards me,' Imran Khan stated during a casual interaction with reporters at Adiala Jail on Wednesday.
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