Javed Latif Accuses Global Pressure for Imran Khan’s Release

Lahore: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Mian Javed Latif, has strongly criticized external pressures aimed at securing the release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. In a press conference in Lahore, Latif remarked, “Why not acknowledge that there is pressure to release Imran Khan, the founder of PTI? If anything is done under this pressure, the nation will rise up.”

Latif further emphasized that when martial law is imposed in Pakistan, democracy is forgotten, and the nation’s leaders are silenced. Referring to the martyrdom of a national leader, he said, “On the day a national leader is martyred, no one remembers human rights.”

He made it clear that Pakistan would not bow to global powers, declaring, “We don’t want charity in life; we value a death with honor. We are a nuclear power and will not yield to foreign pressure. No one can teach us dishonor for dollars. We will hang ourselves but never trade our dignity.”

Latif also voiced concerns over political divisions within the country, stressing that while political differences may exist, the nation’s honor remains undivided. He warned that if any actions were taken under external pressure, the nation would stand united in resistance.

Addressing the issue of recent arrests, Latif stated, “Releasing those who incite rebellion or punishing activists and masterminds will not resolve anything. Civil disobedience, such as that on May 9-10, is a far greater crime.”

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He also responded to questions about the arrest of former General Faiz Hameed, clarifying that Hameed was not detained due to his housing society involvement but for attempting to incite rebellion within the institution. Latif further commented, “If such a conspiracy had taken place in another country, it would have been dealt with severely.”