Shafi Jan says Sindh rallies show support for Imran

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan on Monday described Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s five-day visit to Sindh as part of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) “Street Movement” as successful, claiming that large crowds from Ghotki to Karachi had demonstrated continued support for Imran Khan.
In a statement, Mr Jan thanked PTI office-bearers, workers and supporters in Sindh for what he called their “overwhelming participation” in the campaign.
He said the response showed that people were prepared to continue their struggle for constitutional supremacy, the rule of law, Mr Khan’s release and what he described as genuine democracy.
The minister also highlighted a lawyers’ convention held by Chief Minister Afridi at the Sindh High Court Bar, calling it an important development in the PTI’s campaign for constitutional and legal supremacy.
He said the legal fraternity had historically played a key role in defending constitutional and democratic principles.
Mr Jan also criticised the federal government over its treatment of Imran Khan, alleging that court orders relating to the PTI founder had been violated and that the issue of his health had been politicised. He further alleged that Mr Khan had been denied adequate medical facilities.
The minister said the federal government could face contempt of court proceedings over the matter.
Referring to the chief minister’s convoy, Mr Jan alleged that barriers had been erected in Karachi and Hyderabad to prevent its movement. He claimed that Mr Afridi had been forced to use unpaved routes at night because of the restrictions.
Such measures, he said, would neither weaken the PTI’s resolve nor intimidate its workers.
Mr Jan also referred to the turnout at Karachi Toll Plaza during Mr Afridi’s visit, describing it as evidence of public support for Imran Khan and his political narrative.
He criticised what he called the “Form-47 rulers” and said the people remained Mr Khan’s principal source of political strength. The minister further claimed that the political monopoly of those who treated Sindh as their “personal fiefdom” was coming to an end, arguing that political awareness created among the people by Imran Khan had challenged the existing political system.
Mr Jan reiterated that the PTI would continue its political struggle until Imran Khan’s release, restoration of the Constitution and establishment of the rule of law.