New Delhi, Dec 9 (NationPress) The Pakistani Army is increasingly feeling threatened by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and is gearing up for a series of actions against him and his political party, the PTI.

Since his removal from office and subsequent detention, the army has attempted to engage him in dialogue multiple times, but Imran Khan has consistently stood firm. In recent weeks, several discussions have taken place between army representatives and Khan, but they have yielded no results. The military's anxiety is escalating due to the rising public support for Imran Khan.

According to officials, the army may make one final attempt to negotiate with Imran Khan, but if he continues to resist, they are considering imposing a ban on his party. The army might also advise the government to charge Imran Khan with treason.

The military is trying to portray Imran Khan as a security threat who could potentially leak sensitive information pertaining to the nation. Having served as Prime Minister, he possesses knowledge of Pakistan's confidential assets. The army is attempting to build a narrative that Imran Khan is mentally unfit, thus untrustworthy with national secrets.

Throughout various discussions, Imran Khan was even offered a safe exit from Pakistan, with assurances of political asylum abroad. However, the former Prime Minister has rejected these propositions, which has frustrated the army significantly.

The military is also displeased with Imran Khan's support for the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban. Under his leadership, relations with both groups were normalized. Today, the TTP poses a significant challenge for the Pakistani military, which has encountered substantial losses at their hands.

On top of that, relations with the Afghan Taliban have deteriorated, leading to ongoing conflicts with Afghanistan.

Statistics indicate that with the TTP's resurgence, incidents of terrorism have surged by nearly 500 percent. The army attributes this spike to Imran Khan's PTI government, which allegedly facilitated the return and settlement of TTP militants.

Observers of Pakistani politics suggest that Imran Khan has become a complex issue for the establishment. With negotiations failing repeatedly and the former Prime Minister remaining unyielding, the army is contemplating severe actions.

Experts caution that prosecuting Imran Khan for treason or banning his party would not resolve the situation. He has significant public support and is regarded as a cricketing legend who led his country to a World Cup victory. Any drastic measures could provoke public outrage, leading to widespread protests that would be challenging for the establishment to suppress.

An official noted that despite their differences, the establishment is likely to take action against Imran Khan. They plan to highlight the resurgence of the PTI and the pressure from international entities. Many within the establishment believe that the anger from Washington towards Pakistan is linked to Imran Khan, especially since he accused the U.S. of orchestrating his ousting. Recently, however, U.S.-Pakistan relations have improved significantly.

He is also criticized for briefly straining ties with Beijing following his remarks about corruption involving some individuals in the China Economic Corridor Project (CPEC).

Another official mentioned that the establishment is in the process of compiling a case against Imran Khan. Before any major actions are taken, they plan to communicate a few messages to the public, accusing him of reviving the TTP, mismanaging foreign policy, and labeling him as mentally unstable and a potential leaker of national secrets.