Imran Khan Accuses Asim Munir
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Dec 03, 2025 · Last updated Dec 04, 2025
The political instability in Pakistan, fueled by accusations from Imran Khan against Field Marshal Asim Munir, could deter foreign investment and negatively impact the country's economic outlook. Increased tensions with Afghanistan and rising terrorism, as alleged, may also lead to regional instability, affecting trade and security for Pakistan.
Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, has publicly accused army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir of implementing 'disastrous' policies that have led to spiraling terrorism and deliberately 'ignited tensions' with Afghanistan. Khan claims Munir's actions are aimed at pleasing Western powers and have resulted in drone strikes and refugee expulsions. Furthermore, Khan alleges that Munir is a 'mentally unstable man' whose 'moral bankruptcy' has caused a collapse of the Constitution and rule of law in Pakistan. Khan also states that he and his wife have been imprisoned on 'fabricated cases' under Munir's orders and subjected to 'the worst form of psychological torture' in solitary confinement, with restricted access to lawyers and family. His sister, Dr Uzma Khan, confirmed his health is stable but he is distressed by the mental torture. Khan praised Pakistan — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi for his 'resistance over compromise' in this 'environment of repression'.
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