Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Imran Khan Aide Attacked in UK
Mirza Shahzad Akbar, a former advisor to Imran Khan, was attacked by a man in the UK.
He suffered injuries to his face and was hospitalized.
Akbar had recently given a speech criticizing Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, for ruling through fear.
His supporters believe the attack was ordered by Munir.
Pakistan is also trying to bring Akbar back from the UK to face legal charges.
This is not the first time Akbar has been attacked; he claimed an acid attack in 2023.
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, is currently in jail and facing multiple cases.
The United Nations has called for his release from solitary confinement.
Mirza Shahzad Akbar, a former advisor to Imran Khan, was attacked by a man in the UK.
He suffered fractures to his nose, jaw, and ribs and was hospitalized.
Akbar had recently given a speech criticizing Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, for ruling through fear.
His supporters allege the attack was ordered by Munir, labeling it as transnational repression.
Pakistan is seeking Akbar's extradition from the UK to face legal charges.
- Who
- Mirza Shahzad Akbar, former advisor to Imran Khan
- What
- Attacked by masked men in the UK
- When
- Within 24 hours of his speech against Asim Munir
- Where
- Near his residence in Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Why
- Allegedly due to his criticism of Pakistan's military leadership
Pakistan Government
Imran Khan Supporters
Extradition Request
Pakistan Government
Pakistan is seeking Akbar's extradition to face legal charges.
Imran Khan Supporters
Akbar's supporters believe the extradition request is politically motivated.
- Victim
- Mirza Shahzad Akbar
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Injuries
- Fractured nose, jaw, and ribs
- Accused
- Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir (alleged by supporters)
- Allegations
- Transnational repression
- Extradition Request
- Pakistan seeking extradition from UK
- Previous Attack
- 2023 acid attack in UK
- Recent Speech
- Criticized Asim Munir's rule by fear
- Imran Khan's Status
- Incarcerated since August 2023
Sources
Imran Khan's Former Advisor Attacked In UK Hours After Fiery Speech Against Asim Munir
Imran Khan Aide Attacked In UK After Anti-Asim Munir Speech Goes Viral
'Targeted for Criticising Asim Munir': Imran Khan's Aide Assaulted In UK; Nose and Jaw Broken
Imran Khan aide who criticised Asim Munir in Cambridge speech attacked; nose and jaw broken
‘Targeted for criticising Asim Munir’: Imran Khan’s aide assaulted in UK; nose and jaw broken
Imran Khan's former aide attacked in UK, PTI says concerned about safety of political dissidents
