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Pakistanis 'Massively Disappointed' in Trump and the U.S., Says Top Imran Khan Adviser

Sep 1, 2026 · 18m

Summary

Former PTI advisor Zulfi Bukhari discusses Imran Khan’s deteriorating health and seven-month isolation in solitary confinement, noting that the Pakistani government is ignoring court orders to block family visits. The conversation explores how Field Marshal Asim Muneer’s role as a mediator between the Trump administration and Iran has made the military establishment indispensable to Washington, effectively silencing US pressure for Khan’s release. Bukhari also details the ongoing repression of PTI, including the denial of visas to Khan’s sons and the crackdown on nationwide protests marking…

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Sponsors: Stamps.com and Zeteo Intro: Imran Khan's 3rd year in prison and US ties Interview start: Khan's isolation and deteriorating health Ignoring UN and Amnesty International statements Family visa denials and court order violations Sponsor: ShipStation Denial of release deals and exile offers Economic and security failures under current regime Khan's principles and advice to military leadership Protests, crackdowns, and media restrictions US-Pakistan relations and Trump's shifting stance Sponsors: GameTime, 10% Happier, and OnDeck Sponsor: Hotel Tehran movie trailer
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