Imran Khan Face Masks Emerge as Symbol of Resistance

Imran Khan, who was arrested last year and handed a three-year prison sentence in a corruption case, remains a resilient figure in the public’s eye. Despite attempts by Nawaz Sharif’s party and the government to keep Imran Khan behind bars and the PTI out of the 2024 elections, supporters are finding innovative ways to express their solidarity.

While some advertisements for the masks have been taken down, a growing number of similar ads are emerging, suggesting a groundswell of support for the jailed politician. Even though Imran Khan is currently incarcerated, his influence remains strong, with people rallying around their “Kaptaan.”

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader, Imran Khan, got a surprise visit from adorable little DSP Mukarram at his residence, Zaman Park, in Lahore yesterday. PTI’s official social media account shared exclusive pictures of Imran Khan meeting the brave boy at his residence. Dressed up in a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) outfit, little Mukarram had a cute interaction with the PTI leader.

The face masks, reminiscent of the iconic Guy Fawkes masks used in protests globally, are poised to become the symbol of a looming protest against the PML-N-led government. Imran Khan’s supporters appear undeterred by the challenges imposed on their right to assemble and voice their opinions.

Imran Khan Face Masks Emerge as Symbol of Resistance

The government’s crackdown on any form of protest or campaigning by the PTI ahead of the 2024 elections has heightened tensions. Measures include nationwide internet and social media blackouts during PTI’s online gatherings, and most recently, the use of tear gas and arrests during a demonstration in support of Imran Khan and the PTI’s participation in the upcoming elections.