PTI's Raoof Hasan alleges judiciary deliberately stalling legal proceedings

PTI leader deems judiciary's attitude 'extremely wrong'; claims CJP intentionally wants cases to remain 'hanging'

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Information Secretary Raoof Hasan accused the Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa of "intentionally" stalling judicial matters.

He was speaking at a press conference on Wednesday when he criticised the court's approach and highlighted the need to consider human rights reports related to Pakistan.

“The attitude of the court is extremely wrong...the chief justice wants matters to remain unresolved," the PTI leader alleged.

Referring to the UN's Geneva-based UN Working Group's call, Hasan said, "Human rights reports regarding Pakistan need to be taken seriously. PTI has always welcomed such reports as they bring the truth to light, not as interference in internal matters,” Hasan said.

Earlier on July 2, a United Nations human rights working group requested the government to release PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, declaring that the deprivation of liberty of the ex-premier was in contravention of universal human rights as well as international civil and political rights and is “arbitrary”.

The US State Department responded to the human rights working group's request and said that the detention of former prime minister Imran Khan is an internal matter for Pakistan.

The PTI leader also expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of democracy in the country, stating that the PTI does not accept it.

"There is a gap created between state institutions and the public. The constitutional rights of the people must be upheld."

"The arrest of our founding chairman is unconstitutional, and he should be released immediately. There should be no doubt that what is happening to him has no justification," he added.

Hasan asserted that the solution to all problems lies with the PTI's founding chairman, who is currently detained in Adiala Jail.

"No one else has the solution to the issues we face," he claimed.

He further criticized the judiciary's handling of reserved seats, accusing the Election Commission of misinterpreting court decisions and acting incorrectly.

"Our election symbol was taken from us. The judiciary is intent on mocking the constitution. Reserved seats should be given to PTI," Hasan demanded.

Regarding public gatherings, Hasan lamented that the PTI has been unable to secure permissions for rallies in various locations.

"We wanted to hold rallies for months but were not given permission. A judge in the courtroom stated that we should be allowed to hold rallies. Permission was granted for a rally in Tarnol on July 6, but as of today, July 3, we have not received the NOC."

He appealed to local authorities to grant the necessary permissions for their rallies, warning of consequences if denied.

"I request the local authorities to grant us the NOC for our rally. If not, they will be responsible for whatever happens next," Hasan concluded.