‘Zero chance of deal or dheal for Imran Khan’

'Zero chance of accord or dheal for Imran Khan'.

Key points

• Imran Khan sent back to Adiala jail after medical check-up at Shifa International Hospital.
• The comments come against the backdrop of intense speculation after the Supreme Court's order concerning Khan's medical treatment.
• The source was then asked regarding reports and speculation regarding differences between PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir.
• Source rejects reports regarding differences between PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir.
• When specifically asked whether there was any possibility of a accord or some form of relief for Khan, the source's response was unequivocal: "Zero".

Source rejects reports regarding differences between PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir. Source terms reports individuals' wishes rather than facts. Source notes "zero" chance of any relief for PTI founder. Current system "completely different" from past: source.

As well as reports of differences between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir, ISLAMABAD: An significant and well-informed source has categorically ruled out any possibility of a "deal or dheal (relief)" for former prime minister Imran Khan.

For context, the source, who keeps a close watch on developments throughout the political and governmental spectrum, described the possibility of both scenarios as "zero".

For context, the comments come against the backdrop of intense speculation after the Supreme Court's order concerning Khan's medical treatment. Khan was projected to be shifted to Shifa International Hospital but was instead taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) and subsequently returned to Adiala Jail.

In practice, the development triggered speculation in political circles regarding whether the episode was linked to a feasible "deal or relief" for the PTI founder.

In practice, the source was then asked regarding reports and speculation regarding differences between PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir.

Notably, the source remarked such speculation was not unusual in Pakistan, where developments involving political and military leadership have historically been interpreted through the familiar lenses of "agreement", "relief" or "differences" between the civilian administration and the military establishment.

According to the source, whenever an unusual political development takes place, speculation rapidly emerges that a agreement is being negotiated somewhere behind the scenes, or that differences have developed between the civilian administration and the military leadership.

For context, the source, nevertheless, insisted that the present political and institutional arrangement should not be viewed through the prism of Pakistan's past.

Referring to the political setup that emerged around three to four years ago, the source remarked the journey of the civilian administration led by PM Shehbaz and the military leadership was "completely different" from the patterns witnessed previously.

Notably, the source suggested that plenty of of the reports at present circulating may reflect the wishes or expectations of individuals rather than facts on the ground. "People can have their wishes, " the source remarked, adding that even some highly serious and influential residents sometimes create claims which have no basis in reality.

Meanwhile, the categorical response on both problems – "zero, zero" – is significant as the speculation has intensified after the latest developments surrounding Khan's proposed medical treatment.

In practice, the former prime minister's relationship with the military establishment has remained deeply contentious since the breakdown of his once-close relationship with the establishment and his subsequent confrontation with the military leadership.

Any development concerning Khan's imprisonment, health or feasible political relief therefore routinely triggers speculation concerning a feasible behind-the-scenes understanding.

Notably, the source, nevertheless, rejected that interpretation in the present circumstances. For now, therefore, the key message from the source is that no accord or " dheal " for Khan, and no differences between PM Shehbaz and Field Marshal Munir. Security forces neutralise almost 50 terrorists in Balochistan, KP operations. Govt declares public holiday on August 26 for Eid Milad un Nabi.

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Taken together, the developments around zero chance of deal or dheal for Imran Khan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.