Islamabad: PTI’s top-tier leadership backed its Chairman Imran Khan after Islamabad High Court (IHC) decided to indict former prime minister after two weeks in a contempt of court case. Court had taken notice of former Prime Minister’s speech at a public rally, where he allegedly threatened Islamabad additional sessions judge Zeba Chaudhry for extending PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’s remand.

In response, PTI’s leaders started a Twitter trend #IStandWithImranKhan and stated that their party would fight case as former PM had struggled for rule of law. PTI Secretary-General Asad Umar said that in Khan’s 26-year political career, an important aspect was that he always wanted an independent judiciary. “InshaAllah, a decision based on justice will ensure Khan’s victory,” he said. PTI’s spokesperson on legal matters, Maleeka Bokhari said that Hamid Khan who was ex-PM’s lawyer in case represented PTI chairman “in a very apt manner”. She lauded amici curiae Munir Malik Makhdoom Ali Khan and Munir Malik for “ably” assisting high court during contempt hearing.

“Imran Khan remains only leader who has consistently struggled for rules of law. We will fight this case and hope justice will prevail,” PTI leader said.

PTI Senior Vice President Shireen Mazari said that now, more than ever, justice must not only be done but seen to be done. “So where is action against these people targeting judiciary, some most violently?” PTI leader said while sharing a video of PML-N leaders including Maryam Nawaz and Marriyum Aurangzeb. Senator Faisal Javed also prayed for Khan’s success.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 09 2022

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