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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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
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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
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