Imran Khan expressed joy over Trump's victory, reveals Ali Muhammad Khan
Pakistan
"Imran Khan stated that the matter of his release would not be resolved through US," says Ali Khan
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has revealed that PTI founder Imran Khan expressed happiness over Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections.
In an interview with a private TV channel, Ali Muhammad Khan shared that Imran Khan had mentioned that during Joe Biden's presidency, there was foreign interference, and the negative atmosphere would be neutralised if Trump returned to power, which would bring about a positive change.
Ali further explained that Imran Khan had a good relationship with Trump during his tenure as prime minister.
Ali stated that Khan expressed joy over Trump's success, stating that "having ties with the one he had good relations with is always a positive development."
Regarding the way forward, Ali said that he discussed the possibility of dialogue with Imran Khan who agreed to the idea but emphasised that the only way forward for PTI was through protests.
Imran Khan also made it clear that the matter of his release would be resolved within Pakistan and not through the US.
Khawaja Asif on Trump's Role in Imran Khan's Release
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif commented that the establishment in the US was as powerful as in Pakistan, if not more.
Speaking during a special transmission on the US elections, he expressed doubt that Donald Trump would intervene for Imran Khan's release.
Khawaja Asif said that he didn’t believe Trump would ask for Imran Khan’s release, explaining that no one would jeopardise their relations for the sake of one individual.
He also noted that the US establishment was very powerful and influential, even stronger than Pakistan’s.
