NEW DELHI: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has accused Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa of bias against his party and called upon the courts to hasten the hearings of his case.
From Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, Khan emphasized the need for timely proceedings, labeling the delays in court decisions as unjust.
He asserted that all cases against him were false and baseless.Referring to CJP Isa’s statement, Khan said,”He stated that there is no pressure on him, but pressure comes to those who refuse to indulge in wrongdoing. You are behaving like [government’s] B-team against PTI.”
Khan highlighted the unresolved issues regarding PTI’s electoral symbol, alleged rigging during general elections and the status of PTI’s petitions, behind his allegations of PTI being denied level playing field.
He criticized the judiciary for what he perceived as coerced decisions and urged Supreme Court judges to emulate the stance of high court judges in rejecting wrongful decisions.
Expressing a willingness to engage in dialogue, Khan conditioned it upon the return of what he claimed was a ‘stolen mandate’ and the release of imprisoned party workers. He stressed that dialogue typically occurs with adversaries, hinting at a potential negotiation with PTI’s perceived adversaries.
Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry had suggested that if Khan struck a deal with the establishment, he would effectively become Shehbaz Sharif.
Chaudhry’s remarks surfaced amidst discussions surrounding alleged talks between PTI and the establishment, which were initiated by senior PTI leader Shehryar Afridi. PTI leader Shehryar Afridi said that his party will hold “dialogue with the chief of army staff (COAS) and the director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) soon” instead of speaking to “rejected people” who reached parliament through Form 47.
Chaudhry expressed skepticism about Khan’s likelihood of striking such a deal, asserting that Shehbaz Sharif’s current threats originate not from within his party but from external forces.
(With agency inputs)
From Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, Khan emphasized the need for timely proceedings, labeling the delays in court decisions as unjust.
He asserted that all cases against him were false and baseless.Referring to CJP Isa’s statement, Khan said,”He stated that there is no pressure on him, but pressure comes to those who refuse to indulge in wrongdoing. You are behaving like [government’s] B-team against PTI.”
Khan highlighted the unresolved issues regarding PTI’s electoral symbol, alleged rigging during general elections and the status of PTI’s petitions, behind his allegations of PTI being denied level playing field.
He criticized the judiciary for what he perceived as coerced decisions and urged Supreme Court judges to emulate the stance of high court judges in rejecting wrongful decisions.
Expressing a willingness to engage in dialogue, Khan conditioned it upon the return of what he claimed was a ‘stolen mandate’ and the release of imprisoned party workers. He stressed that dialogue typically occurs with adversaries, hinting at a potential negotiation with PTI’s perceived adversaries.
Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry had suggested that if Khan struck a deal with the establishment, he would effectively become Shehbaz Sharif.
Chaudhry’s remarks surfaced amidst discussions surrounding alleged talks between PTI and the establishment, which were initiated by senior PTI leader Shehryar Afridi. PTI leader Shehryar Afridi said that his party will hold “dialogue with the chief of army staff (COAS) and the director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (DG ISI) soon” instead of speaking to “rejected people” who reached parliament through Form 47.
Chaudhry expressed skepticism about Khan’s likelihood of striking such a deal, asserting that Shehbaz Sharif’s current threats originate not from within his party but from external forces.
(With agency inputs)
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