Imran Khan ready to cut deal with establishment, claims The Guardian

In a surprise move, renowned British media outlet The Guardian has claimed that imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ready to cut deal with the establishment, however, the “military declined”.

The story was published at when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to stage a protest on November 24 for the “restoration” of democracy and the judiciary.

Khan’s party described the move as a “final call” after a series of protests where they failed to achieve their objectives amid the government’s crackdown and road blockades.

In an interview with The Guardian, Khan reiterated his willingness to engage with military leadership from his jail cell.

He is being held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail and is prohibited from meeting with journalists.

But in the recent past, many media outlets have conducted his interview by sending him questions. Like he gave one to Zeteo.

The publication claimed that it also posed questions through his legal representatives.

In his responses, Imran Khan told the Guardian that has had no direct contact with the military since his arrest and imprisonment in August of last year.

Despite previously accusing the military of orchestrating his ousting and confinement, he indicated that he would not dismiss the possibility of negotiating with the military establishment.

The former premier stated that any potential deal with the establishment would prioritise “principles” and the interests of the people, rather than personal benefit or compromises that could undermine the country’s democratic values.

“I would rather live the rest of my life in prison than compromise on my principles,” he said.

The military has no plans to negotiate or reach an agreement with incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, The Guardian reported while citing senior military sources.

The Guardian citing a source within the military reported that Khan has been pushing for talks with the establishment over the past few months.

But military officials remained firm in their decision not to engage in any negotiations with Khan.

One military source stated, “Khan must confront the court cases against him and cannot expect any deals from the military.