Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)today pic of imran khan in jail

Speaking to reporters at the Islamabad High Court on Thursday, Faraz said, “I haven’t met the PTI founder for six months. Despite court orders, we’re not being allowed to meet him.”

He added, “Until I hear it directly from him, I cannot comment on any speculation.”

His remarks come amid conflicting reports following a reported meeting between Imran Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Information Adviser Barrister Saif at Adiala Jail earlier this week.

According to sources, the two aides convinced Khan to agree to talks with the establishment and were tasked with initiating backchannel contacts.

However, PTI Central Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram denied any such directive had been issued.

Faraz’s comments echo this stance. He emphasised the need to respect judicial decisions, noting that the Adiala Jail superintendent was allegedly disregarding rulings from three different judges.

Meanwhile responding to a question about the resignation of senior PTI leader Hamad Azhar from his party post, Faraz expressed regret, calling Azhar “an educated leader” and dismissed talk of internal groupings within the party, clarifying that Azhar did not leave PTI.