Pakistan’s Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience After Indictment on Military Attack Charges

The former prime minister, jailed since August 2023, demands a judicial probe and release of political prisoners, warning of economic and political action if unmet.

Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, announced plans for a civil disobedience movement starting December 14 if his demands are not met.
Khan's demands include a judicial investigation into violence during protests on May 9, 2023, and November 26, 2024, as well as the release of political prisoners.
The government denies allegations of civilian deaths during the November 26 protest, while Khan's party claims at least 12 supporters were killed in Islamabad by state forces.
Khan, who faces dozens of legal cases, was indicted on December 5 for inciting attacks on military installations during the May 9, 2023 protests, which left eight dead.
Khan's call for limiting remittances and boycotts highlights potential economic impacts, with analysts noting Pakistan's heavy reliance on $30 billion in annual remittances from overseas citizens.