ISLAMABAD: In a rare occasion, a delegation of five opposition members met Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi, where PTI leaders voiced their grievances regarding legal and political challenges the party has been facing.
Sources revealed that the meeting took place at the chief justice’s residence and lasted an hour. The PTI leaders shared their grievances including cases the party leaders had been facing.
Later, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar told a press conference that they informed the chief justice about the government’s failure to comply with court orders and the restrictions on PTI founder’s meetings with his wife.
The CJP also shared a 10-point agenda on judicial reforms.
Opposition Leader Omar Ayub mentioned that their delegation included top lawyers and discussed issues such as FIRs against PTI workers and alleged state repression.
PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja highlighted human rights violations and misuse of the judicial system.
He warned that if these concerns were not addressed, public protests would be inevitable.
Earlier, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) urged the judiciary to expedite the hearing of its cases against the 26th constitutional amendment.
Speaking at a press conference alongside party leaders, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar stated that the amendment was passed by a government with a ‘fake mandate’.
He emphasised that all judges should hear the case and deliver a decision.
Gohar reiterated that protecting PTI’s mandate was the Election Commission’s constitutional duty, stressing that the party reserved the right to reclaim it.
He also revealed that the PTI founder wrote a letter to the army chief, urging harmony between the military and public.
Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Omar Ayub criticised the judiciary for failing to uphold constitutional supremacy and accused the government of suppressing PTI leaders in jails.
PTI’s Shibli Fraz added that Pakistan could not achieve political stability without fair and transparent election.
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