Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan is not allowing his current incarceration to deter his political aspirations. Despite being convicted and jailed, he and his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have announced that he will be contesting the upcoming general elections from at least three constituencies. His conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case had initially disqualified him from running in elections for five years, but the Islamabad High Court has since suspended his three-year sentence, leaving him eligible to contest.

PTI leader Ali Zafar has stated that they hope the IHC will announce its judgment on Khan's petition soon, as election schedules have already been released. PTI party workers have been directed to file their nomination papers, and Khan himself is set to be provided with his nomination papers soon. Despite the challenges posed by his incarceration, PTI is determined to secure victory in the upcoming elections on February 8.

Additionally, PTI chief Gohar Khan has expressed frustration over alleged attempts to hinder their candidates from contesting the elections, citing an incident where nomination papers were reportedly snatched from PTI vice president Shah Mahmood Qureshi's secretary in Adiala Jail. Despite the obstacles, PTI remains committed to ensuring free and fair elections and continues to finalize its list of candidates.