People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has remarked that jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is currently facing the same political and legal treatment that he previously meted out to his political opponents.
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Making the observation during a public interaction, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir pointed to the cyclical nature of political retaliation in the region. She suggested that the actions taken against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder reflect the methods earlier employed during his own tenure in power.
Mufti’s remarks come amid ongoing legal challenges, detentions, and political pressure surrounding Imran Khan and his party in Pakistan, which have drawn international attention and domestic debate across the sub-continent.
Political analysts frequently debate the precedents set by successive administrations regarding the handling of political opposition in both Pakistan and the broader region. However, Mufti's comments highlight how political figures across the border view the unfolding legal battles of Pakistan's former leader through the lens of historical political rivalry.
The PDP leader did not elaborate further on specific judicial cases, but her statement underscores the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the legal proceedings involving Khan since his ouster from power.
