Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has claimed that proposed constitutional amendments are designed to facilitate the transfer of party founder Imran Khan to a military court.
Speaking on ARY News’ program Off the Record, Raja strongly opposed the creation of a court that would operate above the Supreme Court, emphasizing that everyone has a duty to follow the Supreme Court’s orders.
He stated, “This constitutional amendment attempts to alter the fundamental structure of the Constitution and to establish a court to file a reference aimed at banning the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).”
Raja further asserted that the amendments are intended to impose a ban on PTI and hand over its leader to military courts, arguing that such actions distort the essence of the Constitution. He criticized the initiative, asserting that a constitutional system based on deception cannot function effectively.
In related news, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) recently dismissed a petition from former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, which sought an order to prevent his military trial in connection with incidents from May 9. The order was issued by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb after it was confirmed that the government had not yet made a decision regarding Khan’s military trial.
During the hearing, Additional Attorney General of Pakistan Munawar Iqbal Duggal informed the court that if such a decision were made, the proper legal procedures would be followed.
