Imran Khan warns of street movement if Govt proceeds with constitutional amendments

Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday warned that his party would launch a street movement if the government moves forward with controversial constitutional amendments.

Speaking to the media during a court appearance at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, Khan accused the current government of attempting to undermine the judiciary and imposing what he called an "undeclared martial law."

Khan also announced the cancellation of a scheduled rally in Mianwali, directing party leaders to hold a public gathering in Rawalpindi on September 28. He warned that if authorities blocked the event, PTI would take legal action and mobilize street protests.

Addressing a recent article in an Israeli newspaper, Khan dismissed it as propaganda. The article, according to Khan, claimed that he is the only Pakistani leader seen as credible by both Muslim and Western countries. He reaffirmed his unwavering stance on Israel, accusing it of genocide against Palestinians. "No dialogue with Israel can happen without a ceasefire and progress towards a two-state solution," Khan emphasized.

Reiterating his position, he stated, "How can I support relations with a state responsible for the genocide of Palestinians?"

Khan also took aim at former Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's recent call for national unity, pointing out that "peace cannot be achieved without justice."

He highlighted the commitment of his supporters, saying, "Our people walk to rallies. We don't lure them with free food like some others."

The PTI chairman concluded by reiterating his warning of a "street movement" if the government continues with the proposed amendments, accusing them of introducing changes even dictators wouldn't dare make. He vowed to resist through public mobilization.