Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially denied false reports circulating on social media that senior party leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has passed away. The party confirmed that she is alive and currently imprisoned at Kot Lakhpat Jail after being convicted in cases related to the May 9 incidents.
Official Statement from PTI Spokesperson
In a statement shared on X, PTI Central Spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram categorically stated that Dr Yasmin Rashid is alive and remains in Kot Lakhpat Jail. He emphasized that she continues to face what he described as illegal detention and harsh punishment for her support of Imran Khan. “All reports circulating about Dr Yasmin Rashid’s death are false and have no basis in reality,” Akram said.
Rumors of Health Deterioration Dismissed
Earlier, unverified rumors on social media claimed that Dr Yasmin Rashid’s health had suddenly deteriorated in Kot Lakhpat Jail and that she died while undergoing treatment after being shifted to a hospital. PTI has rejected these claims as completely baseless. Akram urged PTI workers and the public not to pay attention to such rumors, stressing they are entirely unfounded.
Background of Dr Yasmin Rashid's Detention
Dr Yasmin Rashid, a prominent PTI leader and former provincial minister, has been in custody since her conviction in connection with the May 9 incidents, which involved protests and violence following the arrest of Imran Khan. Her detention has been a point of contention for the party, which alleges political victimization.
