KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf on Tuesday rubbished the media reports that ex-premier Imran Khan had barred his two sons from coming to Pakistan and participating in activities for his release, though the date of their arrival was yet to be finalised, Dawn.com reported.

While Sulaiman Khan, 28, and Kasim Khan, 26, called attention to their father’s incarceration for the first time publicly in May, this month Mr Khan’s sister, Aleema, said her nephews would go to the United States before coming to Pakistan as part of a movement calling for the ex-premier’s release.

Media reports earlier in the day said that Mr Khan told reporters at Adiala Jail that his sons would not be coming to Pakistan and taking part in or leading any protest.

Responding swiftly to the reports, PTI Central Information Secretary Waqqas Akram said, “The news circulating in the media regarding Imran Khan Sahib’s children is completely false. Imran Khan sahib has absolutely not stopped his children from coming to Pakistan.

“I would request those media friends who report from Adiala to only broadcast exactly what Khan sahib says. It is inappropriate to take things out of context, selectively, or to present conversations according to their own wishes.”

In a follow-up post, the PTI central information secretary said: “There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Imran Khan’s children will come to Pakistan. So far, only the date for this has yet to be determined. And everyone should remember that when they decided to come, they clearly told their father that we are not seeking your permission but informing you. So, avoid these propagandas because they are of no use.”

While terming the matter “one drama among many dramas”, Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif said the purpose was “not the meeting of father and children but political gain. No move by the founder happens without political or financial gain”.

Published in Dawn, July 30th, 2025