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According to sources close to the former prime minister, Imran Khan has presented a six-point plan, with General Asim Munir’s resignation as a non-negotiable step
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan. (File pic/Reuters)
Imran Khan is trying to build pressure on Pakistan’s army chief General Syed Asim Munir Ahmed Shah, sources close to the jailed former prime minister have told CNN-News18.
Khan, the 72-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, has been incarcerated since 2023, and his statements are shared by the visitors who meet him in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail.
According to the sources, Imran Khan has presented a six-point plan, with General Asim Munir’s resignation as a non-negotiable step:
1. General Munir Steps Aside: General Asim Munir must resign as Chief of Army Staff immediately, enabling neutral military leadership to oversee a democratic transition. Khan argues that Munir’s authoritarian grip undermines Pakistan’s future.
2. Negotiated Transition to Civilian Rule: Imran Khan leads a UN-mediated transitional government, culminating in free elections within 12 months using verified February 2024 Form 45 results. This, Khan believes, restores the people’s mandate without delay.
3. Independent Election Inquiry: A bipartisan commission, backed by UN oversight, investigates 2024 election fraud. Those responsible, including military actors, face constitutional penalties, ensuring accountability.
4. Justice for Human Rights Violations: Officers implicated in killings, abductions, or torture, including under Munir’s command, face trials in reformed civilian courts. The ICC will step in if Pakistan fails to deliver justice.
5. Reparations for Victims: A government-funded programme, supported by UN administration, compensates citizens for losses due to political persecution, addressing grievances and fostering reconciliation.
6. Judicial and Military Reform: Remove compromised judges and establish an independent judiciary with UN expertise. Begin a five-year demilitarisation of governance, with US-monitored progress to prevent backsliding.
Call to Action
Khan: Lead with this framework to reclaim rightful role.
Munir: Step aside now—history will judge refusal harshly.
Guterres: Deploy UN mediators and investigators to enforce this plan.
Trump/Grenell: Leverage the Pakistan Democracy Act—sanctions, visa bans, and diplomatic force—to ensure Munir’s exit and democracy’s return.
Pakistan’s stability hinges on Munir’s departure, the plan argues. Act swiftly to honour its people and secure the region, Khan suggests.
