Sat May 03 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Army Chief Seeks Help from Jailed Imran Khan Amidst Rising India Tensions

**ISLAMABAD** – Pakistan’s precarious political situation has taken a dramatic turn, with the army chief, General Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly seeking help from imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to quell escalating internal unrest. This unprecedented move comes amidst heightened tensions with India following a recent terrorist attack in Pulwama, and fears of potential military retaliation.

Sources reveal that four former military officials were dispatched to Khan to persuade his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party to cease anti-government protests and demonstrations in Sindh province. The request marks a significant shift, given the historically strained relationship between General Munir and Khan, stemming from Munir’s dismissal as ISI chief by Khan in 2019 – an unprecedented event in ISI history. This past friction fueled speculation that Munir orchestrated Khan’s imprisonment.

The current crisis is fueled by India’s strong political and military response to the April 22nd terrorist attack in Pehalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. India’s actions, including threats to revoke the Indus Waters Treaty, have stoked fear within Pakistan of imminent military action. This fear, coupled with widespread reports of security alerts, bunker construction, and siren systems in major cities like Karachi and Lahore, has created a climate of uncertainty and widespread public anxiety. The Pakistani government is particularly concerned about the potential for widespread civil unrest, especially from PTI supporters and ongoing movements in Sindh. In this context, the decision to approach Khan represents a last-ditch effort to stabilize the situation and prevent further escalation.

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