The PTI recently distanced Imran Khan from a controversial social media post regarding the 1971 civil war and the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report. The post, shared by Imran’s account managed by his social media team, raised questions about the role of General Yahya Khan in the breakup of the country. The video also hinted at alleged atrocities committed by the Pakistani military during the civil war.
The PTI defended the post, stating that it was meant to be seen in a political context and not as an attack on the military. The party emphasized the need for people to study history and learn from past events.
However, the post received backlash from various factions, with some accusing PTI of fueling hatred and incitement. PPP Senator Sherry Rehman and PML-N Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were among those who criticized the post and its implications.
Despite the criticism, the PTI reiterated that the post was not meant to defame the military and was only intended to highlight political dynamics. Imran’s incarceration in Adiala Jail was cited as a reason for his lack of direct involvement in the social media content.
