ISLAMABAD: Details have emerged of the discussions and key political decisions made during a jail meeting between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and lawyers Latif Khosa and Salman Safdar.
According to party sources, Imran Khan expressed support for the creation of new provinces in the country, saying that new provinces should be established on administrative grounds and that such a move would serve the national interest.
Sources said the former prime minister also directed the party to initiate immediate negotiations for the release of Bushra Bibi, his sisters and other women currently in custody.
In this regard, he has reportedly authorised the party’s parliamentary leadership to hold talks with the government and other relevant stakeholders. According to sources, the negotiations will focus on the release of women prisoners as well as other important political matters.
Imran Khan has conveyed that securing the release of Bushra Bibi and other female prisoners will remain one of PTI’s top priorities.
Meanwhile, party sources have claimed that two senior PTI office-bearers had made efforts to prevent Latif Khosa from meeting Imran Khan in jail. However, the meeting eventually took place despite the reported obstacles.
According to sources, various important party and national political issues were discussed during the meeting, while key instructions were also given regarding the party’s future political strategy.
