# EXCLUSIVE: Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, aide says

https://mins.news/en/item/27310

- Reuters, 2026-08-20 13:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/former-pm-imran-khan-would-not-confront-pakistan-army-chief-if-freed-close-aide-2026-08-20/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a86fde6c69d29000181aeae

> A close aide told Reuters that jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan would not challenge the military or army chief Asim Munir if released. The aide portrayed Munir as capable of extending a “healing hand” after a legal breakthrough this week.

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