- PTI says it remains firmly committed to non-violence.
- PTI activist issued threats to CDF Munir in Bradford.
- Demarche handed to UK’s acting head of mission.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) UK chapter has removed a post on X featuring a video containing provocative remarks against Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir during a PTI protest held outside the Pakistani consulate in Bradford.
In a post on X, the party clarified that it does not endorse any unlawful actions and urged “independent citizens” to “measure their remarks to avoid any misunderstandings.”
The clarification comes a day after FO spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi confirmed Geo News’ report, saying UK Acting Head of Mission Matt Cannell was handed the demarche — a protest registered through diplomatic channels — over the former ruling party’s event abroad.
In a video uploaded by the “UKPTIOFFICIAL” account, a woman speaker — during the event held earlier this week — can be heard making a car bomb violence threat against Field Marshal Munir, similar to the plane blast that took the life of General Zia ul Haq nearly three decades ago.
In a post on X early on Saturday, PTI UK said it had removed a video from the recent Bradford protest featuring a citizen’s metaphorical remarks against military leadership.
“Although we do not believe the individual incited violence, the post was deleted in an abundance of caution to prevent potential misunderstanding, and legal safeguarding of the individual and her rights,” the party in the social media post.
It further added: “Public frustration is high due to Imran Khan and Bushra Khan’s prolonged isolation in inhumane and undignified prison conditions, as endorsed by the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture. Concerns about their health and well-being are real and the cause of anxiety and anguish for his family, party members, and millions of supporters all around the world.
“While this global concern is understandable and completely valid, PTI does not endorse unlawful behaviour of any kind. Independent citizens are also advised to measure their remarks to avoid any misunderstandings.
“PTI remains firmly committed to non-violence and the rule of law, in accordance with the guidance of Imran Khan,” it added.
