Actress Hajra Khan Panezai, who recently made headlines for her recent book “Where the Opium Grows: Surviving Pakistan as a Woman, an Actress and Knowing Imran Khan,” stands firm in her assertion that the book encapsulates undeniable truths, substantiated by evidence she’s prepared to defend.

In a candid conversation on a private TV channel, she affirmed the authenticity of her book’s contents about PTI Chairman Imran Khan, asserting that every detail is substantiated with evidence and that she stands ready to defend her claims.

“I’ve documented nothing but the truth in my book, and I have concrete evidence to support every assertion made within its pages. I am fully prepared to defend the authenticity of the content," she said.

Reflecting on her initial encounters with Imran Khan, the actress recalled the excitement and nervousness surrounding their first meeting in Karachi. “My curiosity about Imran Khan led to a desire to understand him better. Initially, a friendship developed, and later it evolved into something more significant,” she shared.

Commenting on the PTI Chairman’s social circle, she expressed observations that left her unimpressed. "I found Chairman PTI's circle of friends less than impressive, and I witnessed behaviors that raised concerns," Hajra Khan added.

However, a significant turn occurred after she shared a draft of her book with Mr Khan. “Subsequent to sharing the manuscript, my email was hacked, leading to unforeseen complications,” Ms Panezai disclosed.

Throughout the conversation, Hajra Khan reiterated her commitment to the truthfulness of her book and her readiness to substantiate and defend all statements made therein.