Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience Movement

Imran Khan, the jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has threatened to initiate a civil disobedience movement starting December 14 if the government does not meet his demands. He called for a grand rally in Peshawar on December 13 to honor PTI supporters he claims were killed during recent protests, which he alleges resulted in at least 12 deaths and numerous arrests. Khan's key demands include the release of political prisoners and the establishment of a judicial commission to investigate violent government crackdowns during protests on May 9 and November 26. He has formed a five-member negotiation committee to engage with the federal government on these issues. Khan's threats come amid ongoing tensions with the government, which denies any wrongdoing during the protests and accuses PTI of inciting violence. Additionally, Khan has criticized the judiciary for failing to address alleged human rights violations against his supporters.