Imran Khan Predicts Government Collapse and Refuses Election Supervision

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned, has predicted that the government led by Shehbaz Sharif will collapse within two months.

During a hearing in Rawalpindi's Adiala jail over an alleged corruption case, Khan told journalists that the government is running out of steam, while he has sufficient time on his hands.

Khan proclaimed from prison that the administration has 'only two months.' He also announced that his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaaf (PTI), would not accept elections supervised by the incumbent government.

Khan refused to accept the results of February 8 elections, which brought the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to power, calling the government 'fake.'

He reiterated comments from Wednesday, stating he would offer a conditional apology regarding the May 9 riots if PTI activists were involved, emphasizing that a wrong perception had been created about him seeking an unconditional apology.

Khan stressed the need for justice in the May 9 events, adding he offered dialogue solely for the country's benefit. 'I will not strike any deal no matter how many cases they register against us,' he said, adding that a deal is sought by those who had committed wrongdoing.

He claimed no negotiation offer has been received and insisted he would produce a witness in the Al-Qadir Trust case, although he withheld the witness's name for fear of abduction.

Khan has been engaging in informal conversations with journalists allowed to cover his various cases in jail. He reiterated his willingness to apologize if there is video proof of his supporters' involvement in the May 9 unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)