Published on, Sept. 5 -- September 5, 2025 5:30 PM

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has refused an offer to end his prison sentence by leaving Pakistan, his sister Aleema Khan said. She revealed that on August 4, Imran was offered release if he agreed to go abroad, but he turned it down. Aleema said, "I am in jail for a purpose," stressing his commitment to his cause.

Aleema compared Imran's resolve to that of Nawaz Sharif, saying the latter cried after only four days in jail. She added that serving jail time is easier when one has a higher goal, while it's difficult if it is due to wrongdoing. Imran has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption and other charges, which he denies as politically motivated.

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