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On May 20, 2023, Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of planning attacks on state installations across the country. She said that Khan had been in contact with "anti-state elements" and had provided them with financial and logistical support. Aurangzeb also alleged that Khan had been planning to disrupt the upcoming general elections.
- Khan Denies Allegations
Khan has denied these allegations, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated." He has accused the current government of trying to frame him in order to silence his criticism.
- Government Investigating Allegations
- Khan Entitled to Presumption of Innocence
It is important to note that these are just allegations at this stage and that Khan has not been charged with any crime. He is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
- Details of Allegations
- The following are some of the details of the allegations against Khan:
- Aurangzeb said that Khan had been in contact with "anti-state elements" such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
- She said that Khan had provided these groups with financial and logistical support, including weapons and ammunition.
- Aurangzeb also alleged that Khan had been planning to disrupt the upcoming general elections by inciting violence and unrest.
- It is important to note that these are just allegations at this stage and that Khan has not been charged with any crime. He is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.