Info minister Tarar dismisses ‘deal’ rumors over Imran Khan’s release

Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has rejected reports suggesting a behind-the-scenes deal or special relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI former chairman Imran Khan, calling such claims baseless speculation.

Speaking to media representatives in London, Tarar said rumors circulating on social media about an alleged agreement were unfounded. He also addressed online claims regarding the health of Imran Khan, particularly reports concerning his eye condition.

Tarar said it was the government’s responsibility to ensure proper medical care, which, he maintained, had been provided. He added that Khan’s health condition had improved and that medical experts had examined him. According to the minister, PTI leaders were also briefed about his medical status.

The information minister urged the opposition to refrain from politicising Khan’s health, stressing that such matters should not be used for political point-scoring.

GANDAPUR CREDITS NAQVI FOR EFFORTS TOWARD KHAN’S RELEASE

In a separate development, former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur claimed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had made significant efforts toward securing Imran Khan’s release.

In an interview, Gandapur said Naqvi had spoken openly, even in front of the Field Marshal, regarding the matter. He described Naqvi as someone willing to raise the issue candidly.

Gandapur also made candid remarks about internal challenges within PTI, saying that the party was facing serious organisational weaknesses. He said collective responsibility must be accepted for the party’s shortcomings, adding that internal divisions had hindered effective decision-making.

Referring to protests against the 26th Constitutional Amendment, Gandapur said Imran Khan had directed party leaders to mobilise in Islamabad. He claimed that when party workers arrived, it pressured the system into dialogue. However, he added that there were disagreements over strategy, including whether to remain in Sangjani, as advised by Khan, or move forward, a suggestion he said was opposed by Bushra Bibi.