PTI
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Barrister Gohar, has downplayed the significance of the recent decision to pardon prisoners convicted in connection with the events of May 9.
He stated that the pardoning of these individuals did not represent what he considered to be a “significant progress.” This position reflects PTI’s cautious stance on developments arising from the aftermath of these controversial events.
Furthermore, Barrister Gohar reiterated PTI’s opposition to the use of military courts for trying civilians.
The chairman emphasized that such practices were not aligned with the party’s principles and expressed concerns about their implications for civil liberties and the justice system.
PTI has consistently voiced its disapproval of military trials, advocating instead for transparent and fair judicial processes.
Barrister Gohar also mentioned that the party would put forth its demands during negotiations with the government’s negotiation committee.
This suggests that PTI is keen on engaging in dialogue to resolve ongoing disputes while ensuring that its concerns and priorities are addressed.
On the topic of protest politics, Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) leader Sahibzada Hamid Raza noted that any decision about protests would ultimately be made by the PTI founder.
This indicates that the party’s strategies and actions, particularly regarding public demonstrations, remain under the founder’s control.
The ISPR recently announced the pardoning of sentences for 19 individuals convicted for their alleged roles in the May 9 incidents.
The names of those pardoned are: Muhammad Ayaz, Samiullah, Laiq Ahmad, Amjad Ali, Yasir Nawaz, Syed Alam, Zahid Khan, Muhammad Suleman, Hamza Sharif, Muhammad Salman, Ashar Butt, Muhammad Waqas, Sufyan Idris, Muneeb Ahmad, Muhammad Ahmad, Muhammad Nawaz, Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Bilawal, and Muhammad Ilyas.
The decision to pardon these individuals has drawn mixed reactions, with PTI maintaining a critical stance. As the political landscape evolves, this development will likely remain a focal point of discourse in the coming weeks.
