PTI’s Call for Judicial Autonomy Rally

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Asif Iqbal | March 29, 2024 | 12:09 PM IST | Asia, Pakistan News, World | Follow on Google News

PTI’s Call for Judicial Autonomy Rally

PTI’s Call for Judicial Autonomy Rally

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to organize a street power show in solidarity with the autonomy of the judiciary and the release of party founder Imran Khan. This decision follows a call from six judges of the Islamabad High Court urging the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to address allegations of interference by the country’s intelligence agencies in judicial affairs.

PTI’s Call for Judicial Autonomy Rally:Support for Judiciary Freedom

Party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, after meeting Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, emphasized the PTI’s commitment to staging a rally for judicial freedom. Notably, Adiala Jail authorities permitted 11 PTI leaders and legal team members to visit Imran Khan, including Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Shoaib Shaheen, Sher Afzal Marwat, Faisal Javaid, Zartaj Gul, and Amir Niazi.

PTI’s Call for Judicial Autonomy Rally:Solidarity with Imran Khan

“We will soon correspond with the Chief Justice of Pakistan on behalf of the PTI founder. Imran Khan, from jail, has expressed unwavering support for the judiciary’s freedom,” stated Barrister Gohar.

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The six IHC judges who wrote to the SJC regarding judicial autonomy are Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz.

PTI member Sher Afzal Marwat announced plans for a rally in Peshawar, inviting all parties to participate. He also mentioned the upcoming gathering in Islamabad’s Parade Ground on April 6, emphasizing a peaceful demonstration with the aim of securing Imran Khan’s release.

PTI’s Call for Judicial Autonomy Rally:Challenges and Criticism

Responding to inquiries, Marwat highlighted the pressure faced by judges in fulfilling their professional obligations, as outlined in the letter addressed to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, PTI leader Latif Khosa criticized the treatment of Nawaz Sharif, alleging preferential treatment for a convicted criminal, with all cases against him and his family reportedly closed.

Earlier incidents of obstruction, such as PTI vehicles being stopped outside the prison, prompting party members to walk one kilometer on foot, were condemned by Barrister Gohar. He reiterated the PTI’s commitment to peaceful advocacy and expressed concerns over impediments to their activities.

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