Digital Team
Rumors of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s alleged assassination inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail triggered a wave of outrage, protests, and confusion across Pakistan. Late Tuesday night, unverified reports on social media claimed that the Pakistan Army, led by Chief of Army Staff Gen. Asim Munir, ordered the alleged killing, sparking chaos and nationwide anger.
The situation quickly escalated after a viral post by Afghanistan Times, which cited an unnamed “credible source” claiming that Khan had been mysteriously killed in custody and his body moved out of the prison. The post fueled a digital wildfire, rallying PTI supporters, human rights groups, and anti-establishment activists.
Social Media Blackout, Protests, and Silence from Islamabad
Within hours of the rumor, thousands of PTI supporters gathered outside Adiala Jail, chanting “Azadi” and demanding proof of the former PM’s safety. Videos from the site showed heavy police deployment, baton-charges, and alleged harassment of women protesters.
Imran Khan’s sisters and lawyers claim they have not been allowed to meet him for more than three weeks, despite repeated requests—an unusual move even by Pakistan’s own prison standards. The government has not released a single recent photograph, medical report, or public video of Imran Khan, intensifying suspicions.
The Shehbaz Sharif government dismissed the rumors as “fake propaganda”, but critics argue that Islamabad’s silence speaks louder than its denial.
Is Imran Khan Alive? The One Question Pakistan Cannot Answer
Pakistanis are asking only one question: If Imran Khan is safe, why is no evidence being shown?
Historically, Pakistan has witnessed similar political tragedies:
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s execution in 1979
- Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in 2007
- Military coups against elected governments
To many observers, the lack of transparency, punitive media blackout, and sudden police crackdown are alarming signals that history may be repeating itself.
Claims of Torture, Isolation, and “Death Cell” Conditions
Multiple PTI leaders insist that Imran Khan is being:
- Held in solitary confinement
- Denied basic legal and medical rights
- Treated like a high-risk terrorist
PTI leader Gohar Ali Khan alleges that Khan is confined in a “death cell”, typically reserved for militants. His sister, Aleema Khan, accused authorities of deliberate isolation and health risks, warning that Khan could be “allowed to die in custody.”
What angers the public most is the refusal to allow even a brief family visit, which would immediately end the speculation.
Pakistan’s Political Volcano — A Nation on the Edge
The rumor bomb has detonated in a country already facing:
- severe economic collapse
- deep civil-military friction
- ethnic and provincial unrest
- social media suppression
Imran Khan remains Pakistan’s most popular mass leader. If anything happens to him, experts warn of a full-scale political rebellion.
Baloch groups, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa organizations, and PTI networks are already mobilizing.
If chaos spreads across provinces, it risks turning into a nationwide civil uprising.
Why This Rumor Refuses to Die
It has been more than 20 hours since the rumor first broke, and yet:
- No official video
- No jail visit allowed
- No court appearance
- No live statement
- No hospital record
- No independent verification
For many Pakistanis, the silence itself is the evidence.
Until the Pakistan government produces verifiable proof, the Afghanistan Times claim will continue to fuel public outrage.
The World Is Watching
Imran Khan is not an ordinary political prisoner—he is:
- A former Prime Minister
- A global cricket icon
- Leader of Pakistan’s largest political movement
- A symbol of anti-establishment resistance
Any harm to him would be a geopolitical earthquake, triggering responses from:
- International media
- Global human rights organizations
- Regional powers
- Pakistani diaspora communities
Whether Imran Khan is alive, injured, or worse — Pakistan owes answers to its own citizens.
Until there is transparent proof of life, the rumor will not disappear—it will deepen Pakistan’s internal crisis.
References
- Aaj Tak (Hindi): जेल में बंद इमरान खान को क्या हुआ? तीन थ्योरी जिनसे गर्म हो गया अफवाहों का बाजार
https://www.aajtak.in/world/story/imran-khan-death-rumors-pakistan-adiala-jail-asim-munir-pak-army-ntc-dskc-2397097-2025-11-26 - Deccan Herald: Where is Imran Khan? | PTI chief’s kin, supporters say no contact with jailed ex-Pakistan PM amid ‘death’ rumours
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVjK71t4qro - Economic Times: Where is Imran Khan? Death rumours go viral as former …
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/pakistan-on-edge-as-imran-khans-sisters-assaulted-at-jail-and-social-media-fuels- - Economic Times: Amid death buzz, Imran Khan’s sisters, CM & others denied access
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https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/pakistan-imran-khan-jail-death-rumours-13954292.html
