Kasim Khan, the son of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has said that his father was offered a chance to leave Pakistan and live a peaceful life abroad but chose to stay and face prison instead. In a recent statement, Kasim shared that Imran Khan could have avoided jail if he had agreed to leave the country, but he refused because he didn’t want to run away from the challenges or abandon his supporters.
Kasim called his father a brave and principled man who believes in justice and democracy. He said that Imran Khan is ready to suffer personally if it means standing up for what he thinks is right for the people of Pakistan. According to Kasim, his father had the option to enjoy a luxurious life overseas, but instead, he chose to remain in Pakistan and continue his political struggle, even if it meant going to prison.
ہمارے والد نے اپنی زندگی کا زیادہ تر وقت پاکستان میں گزارا – ہم سے دور ۔ اس لیے نہیں کہ اُنہیں ایسا کرنا پڑا، بلکہ اس لیے کہ انہوں نے ایک کرپٹ نظام کے خلاف کھڑے ہونے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
وہ ہر روز ہمارے ساتھ ایک باپ کے طور پر موجود نہیں تھے، لیکن پاکستان کے لیے وہ ہمیشہ ایک رہنما بن کر… pic.twitter.com/N7tCyOZ9Et
— Kasim Khan (@Kasim_Khan_1999) July 14, 2025
Kasim also mentioned that Imran Khan’s strength comes from his connection with the people, and he is not afraid of difficulties. He said that his father is being punished for raising his voice against powerful individuals and for refusing to compromise on his beliefs.
Many of Imran Khan’s supporters see his decision as a symbol of his commitment to the country, and they continue to express their loyalty and respect for his stand.