Pakistan Reader# 405, 17 November 2022
Joel Jacob
On 16 November 2022, Imran Khan said in an interview with France 24 that there still remained a threat to his life even after the Wazirabad assassination attempt. He stated “Well, unfortunately, I do think they could try again. The threat [to my life] remains. Those people who wanted me to be eliminated [...] they want me to be eliminated because my party is by far the most popular party in Pakistan."
Imran further said the PTI had won 75 per cent of the recent by-elections held in the country despite "all the other parties put together backed by the establishment". "We have swept the by-elections because people don't want these criminals who are ruling Pakistan right now." He added that even though he would take more precautions now upon joining the party's long march to Islamabad, the fear of death would not stop him from "pursuing what I believe is a mission to fight for the rule of law in this country.” The statements came out while the JIT was having changes regarding the head and members. (“'They can try again': Imran Khan says there is still a threat to his life,” Dawn, 16 November 2022)