Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken aim at the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), accusing him of rushing to review a judgment related to reserved seats while delaying the PTI’s petition concerning human rights violations.
Khan’s criticism highlights a broader frustration within his party regarding perceived biases and delays in the judicial process.
He has also called for the Chief Justice to recuse himself from hearing any PTI-related cases, arguing that the CJP’s spouse’s public criticisms of PTI leadership present a clear conflict of interest.
Speaking with journalists at Adiala Jail, where he is currently detained, Khan expressed serious concerns over the treatment of PTI workers.
He revealed his fears that he might also be subjected to a court martial in relation to the cases stemming from the events of May 9.
Khan described the current situation as dire, with the financial crisis driving multinational companies to withdraw from Pakistan and skilled professionals emigrating in search of better opportunities abroad.
Khan addressed speculation about the possibility of a technocrat government taking over in October, dismissing it outright.
He suggested that such a setup would be ineffective, arguing instead that martial law would be a more honest reflection of the country’s current governance, which he believes is already under an “unannounced martial law.”
He insisted that PTI supports only free and fair elections as the path to resolving Pakistan’s economic and political instability.
The former premier also criticized the PML-N government for its agreements with independent power producers (IPPs), which he claimed have led to excessive electricity costs.
He condemned the attack on PTI’s secretariat and the subsequent arrest of party workers, further amplifying his grievances against the current administration.
Regarding recent comments about the Bannu incident, Khan noted that his position might seem inconsistent with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s stance due to his confinement.
Meanwhile, PTI’s Secretary General has filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court against the blocking of the party’s official website.
The petition challenges the actions of the interior and IT ministries as well as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), asserting that the website, operational since 2000, is crucial for keeping the public informed about PTI activities.
