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Pakistan Military Labels Imran Khan Mentally Ill Amid Accusations

12/6/2025

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On December 5, 2025, Pakistan's military labeled former Prime Minister Imran Khan mentally ill after he accused the army chief of being mentally unstable.
Army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry criticized Khan for using family visits and social media to attack the military.
Chaudhry linked Khan to the May 2023 attacks on military installations and said freedom of expression cannot undermine national security.

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On December 5, 2025, Pakistan's military labeled former Prime Minister Imran Khan mentally ill after he accused the army chief of being mentally unstable.
Army spokesperson Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry criticized Khan for using family visits and social media to attack the military.
Chaudhry linked Khan to the May 2023 attacks on military installations and said freedom of expression cannot undermine national security.