Resolution in Senate to seek Imran's release

PTI leaders submit resolution calling for dismissal of 'illegal cases' against party leaders, journalists

ISLAMABAD:

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday submitted a resolution to the National Assembly Secretariat, calling for the release of its founding chairman Imran Khan, alongside other political leaders and journalists.
Former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser, along with other leaders, presented the resolution.The resolution stressed Imran Khan's leadership role in the Muslim ummah and called for the dismissal of illegal cases against him.

It demanded the immediate release of the former prime minister, who remains incarcerated in Adiala Jail, calling for an end to the “abuse of law”.In addition to Imran Khan, the resolution also demanded the release of prominent PTI leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Pervez Elahi, and Umar Sarfraz Cheema.

It also demanded the release of other political figures including Sanam Javed, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmood ur Rasheed, and all political prisoners.

The resolution argued that the cases against PTI's founder were based on "illegitimate and political motives", lacking any legal standing. It criticised these actions as detrimental to both the nation and its people, asserting that they were orchestrated without substantial evidence to divert public support from PTI.

Furthermore, the resolution condemned the arrests of journalists and called for the immediate closure of cases against Imran Riaz Khan and Asad Toor.Speaking to media outside the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, a PTI leader who joined SIC in the wake of the February 8 elections, asserted that Imran Khan was the foremost political leader in the country.

"Reiterating allegations of PTI being stripped of its mandate, Qaiser said that Form 45 serves as a crucial document for the ECP, representing a specific result. He alleged that Form-45 displayed one result, while Form-47 showed a different outcome.The former NA speaker asserted that the party will firmly uphold its rights.

"Our battle extends beyond politics; it is now a fight for our nation," he declared.Asad Qaiser reiterated the primary demand for all institutions to adhere to constitutional boundaries."Our primary objective is to ensure the independence of the judiciary, enabling it to make impartial decisions without succumbing to external pressures.

Unfortunately, 180 of our seats were unfairly revoked," he said while lamenting the loss of reserved seats.He further said that the PTI’s movement would continue, pledging to rally political forces and conduct a lawful and constitutional mass movement.

He warned that if PTI’s rights were not acknowledged, the party would take to the streets.