Threat to Asim Munir in Bradford rally exposes army, rattled Pakistan summons UK envoy

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• The video was shared by the UK chapter of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on X before being quietly deleted. We have removed a video from the recent Bradford protest featuring a citizen’s metaphorical remarks regarding General Asim Munir.
• Although we do not believe the individual incited violence, the post was deleted in an abundance of caution to prevent potential misunderstanding, and… PTI UK (@UKPTIOfficial) December 26, 2025More from World Munir’s ‘magic’: Why there is no protest in Pakistan on Gaza troop move How Gaza trap will make Munir realise the cost of American lunchKhan, who was removed from office through a no-confidence vote in April 2022, has spent the past two years in prison following a corruption conviction.
• Despite this, his supporters continue to mobilise aggressively against Pakistan’s military leadership, particularly Munir. The Bradford rally came just days after a Pakistani court sentenced Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison for allegedly retaining and selling state gifts — including jewellery from Saudi Arabia — at prices below market value during his tenure. Quick ReadsView AllChina sets maglev world record, hits 700 km/h in 2 seconds during test | WatchUS urges restraint and diplomacy as violence escalates in Yemen, STC expands control in eastIslamabad cries foul, blames ‘free speech’ abroadDeputy Interior Minister Talal Chaudhry admitted that PTI had been inciting hostility against the military but said the reference to a car-bomb attack “crossed all limits” and could not be defended as freedom of expression.
• He urged British authorities to initiate legal action. London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford….. rocked with the slogans for Pakistan and Imran Khan on Tuesday 23rd December. Overseas Pakistanis cannot be silenced.
• We will make sure we fight the dictator Asim Munir and his gang until their fascist regime collapses and they face… PTI UK (@UKPTIOfficial) December 24, 2025STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADThe UK High Commission in Islamabad responded cautiously, stating that if a foreign government believes a crime has occurred, it should submit evidence to UK police liaison officials.