The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) strongly condemns the unjust imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been sentenced to three years in prison following a grossly unfair trial. This case of law fare has been orchestrated by the military establishment, working in tandem with its political proxies and allied media, who have silenced opposition by resorting to the arrest and even assassination of dissenting voices, as in the case of Arshad Sarif. The Pakistani deep state has consistently undermined Mr. Imran Khan and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, despite their considerable lead in the opinion polls. Indeed, Mr. Khan has already been the subject of an assassination attempt, from which he narrowly escaped with injuries. We reiterate the need for the forthcoming elections in a few months’ time to take place unhindered. We call for peace and full respect for human rights. The military authority must bow to the command of the elected civilian power, without interference from outside sovereignties.
