Rawalpindi/Islamabad:
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan has strongly condemned handling a journalist by alleged PTI workers, but has also accused that “people are being sent” in the Garb of Journalism to discredit her.
When he spoke with the media outside Rawalpindis Adiala prison after a meeting with Imran, imprisoned in the prison facility, Aleema claimed on Tuesday that some elements intentionally provoked and escalated the situation.
“When someone is sent on purpose, it’s not journalism,” she added, “it was done with purpose to encourage people.”
On Monday, a journalist was assaulted outside Adiala prison after asking a question to Aleema Khan about her alleged properties in the United States.
Police later registered a case against Aleema, PTI legislator Tanveer Aslam, Bushra Bibis Focal Person Naeem Panjutha and 40 unidentified workers for their alleged involvement.
Aleema Khan defended his business interests against accusations and challenged critics to present evidence. “It’s a journalist’s job; if they have proof, they should bring it on,” she said, “I say my property is from my rightful, legally earned money.”
When she spoke with reference to the thrown of an egg during her media lecture in Adiala prison, she rejected the allegations that the incident was staged. “If I got an egg thrown on me on my own orders, why did the police take away the two women to protect them?” She asked.
