UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan comes in support of Imran Khan.
Amidst the political kerfuffle in Pakistan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has increased efforts to cool down political temperatures, and now the senator of the key opposition party has made claims about the UAE’s role in the development.
PTI Senator Aun Bappi claimed that UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised concerns over politically motivated cases against former prime minister Imran Khan during his recent visit to the South Asian nation.
Speaking on a local TV channel, the senator said UAE leaders advised the Pakistani government to stop its heavy-handed approach against PTI, suggesting a shift in international sentiment towards Pakistan.
He highlighted that the Sharif-led government is facing pressure from the international community over human rights, noting that their actions are being closely monitored and can affect ties with other nations.
Bappi was of the view that the UAE president specifically urged Islamabad to end what he termed as “fabricated cases” against Khan, who has remained in jail since mid-2023.
PTI senator also raised questions against the delay in the 190 million pound case, pointing out that even though Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are scheduled to appear in court on January 17, the verdict may still be withheld.
The verdict is being influenced by factors outside the courtroom, Bappi alleged, adding that the sentence is being dictated by power quarters.
He, however, called for the state to rebuild trust to enable meaningful dialogue.
Meanwhile, PML-N rejected Bappi’s claims about UAE involvement in Pakistan’s internal matters.
Talal Chaudhry of the ruling party lamented PTI for diverting issues, saying that the UAE president doesn’t even remember that Imran Khan is in jail.
He also pointed out that Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, China, and Turkey, previously expressed dissatisfaction with PTI’s leadership.
