The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday denied reports that Patron-in-Chief Imran Khan had barred his sons Kasim and Sulaiman from visiting Pakistan, maintaining they will visit the country but the exact date has yet to be determined.
“The news circulating in the media regarding Imran Khan Sahib’s children is completely false. Imran Khan sahib has absolutely not stopped his children from coming to Pakistan,” PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram posted on X. “I would request those media friends who report from Adiala [Jail] to only broadcast exactly what Khan Sahib says. It is inappropriate to take things out of context, selectively, or to present conversations according to their own wishes,” he added.
Earlier, various media outlets had reported that Khan had said his sons would not visit Pakistan or participate in any protests, as the PTI gears up for nationwide demonstrations on Aug. 5, the second anniversary of the former prime minister’s incarceration.
“There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Imran Khan’s children will come to Pakistan,” continued Akram. “So far, only the date for this has yet to be determined. And everyone should remember that when they decided to come, they clearly told their father that we are not seeking your permission but informing you,” he said, urging people to avoid “propaganda.”
Earlier this month, Khan’s sons had traveled to the United States, where they have met several lawmakers in an apparent bid to lobby for their father’s release. Following this visit, per Khan’s sister Aleema, they were set to travel to Pakistan and participate in the Aug. 5 protest.