An alleged audio recording of Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, addressing party members in Peshawar has emerged.
The audio was leaked just days before November 24 when the former ruling party plans a march to Islamabad to get Imran released from Adiala Jail. The PTI founder has been behind bars for over a year while facing multiple charges.
Imran last week gave a “final call” for a nationwide protest against the alleged rigging in the February 8 elections, arrests of party workers, and the passage of the 26th Amendment. He called on his supporters to march to the federal capital on the upcoming Sunday.
The audio reportedly captures her conveying the PTI founder’s message and directives to party workers in connection with the November 24 protest.
In the audio recorded during the meeting, the former first lady is heard underscoring the importance of bringing the general public to the protests, not just the party workers. She also asked the party’s legislators to document the event by making videos of vehicles and participants taking part in the protest.
Imran’s spouse also stressed the need for alternative arrangements of communication, keeping in view the potential disruptions, such as internet shutdowns during the upcoming protest movement, which the party termed a “do-or-die” step to get the incarcerated party founder released from Adiala Jail.
“The social media activists and YouTubers should share videos of the caravans in real-time,” she reportedly said.
The PTI founder’s better half further advised the party’s public representatives to ensure the safety of workers during the protest.
