Social media, especially Pakistani platforms, have been abuzz with claims that the controversial files of Jeffrey Epstein, the American billionaire convicted of sex crimes and accused of trafficking minors, characterize former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan as a significant threat to global peace, even more so than leaders of Turkey, China, Russia, and Iran. The allegations suggest that these documents implicate foreign entities in a plot to finance a coup aimed at deposing Khan. Additionally, these claims link the alleged revelations to Khan's ousting from office and subsequent imprisonment in April 2022, positing that this is evidence of an international conspiracy against him.

A review of the original documents reveals that the texts which form the basis of these claims are not any official political or intelligence reports, but rather transcriptions of conversations and messages exchanged between Jeffrey Epstein and Stephen Bannon, the former advisor to President Donald Trump, dating back to July 2018. In the context of a private chat, Epstein specifically refers to Khan as a 'threat to peace,' which reflects his personal opinions rather than any formal assessment. This highlights the speculative nature of the allegations swirling around the ex-prime minister, as they rely heavily on contextual hearsay rather than documented plans or credible intelligence.

The narrative surrounding Epstein's files appears to be leveraged for political purposes in Pakistan, potentially to rally public sentiment and conspiracy theories about Khan's removal from power. The implications of these assertions are significant, as they not only question the legitimacy of Khan's political downfall but also raise concerns about the influence of foreign actors in Pakistani politics, which could foster further division and distrust within the nation regarding international relations and internal governance.