Imran warns against bid to undermine SC

RAWALPINDI:

Imran Khan, the founding leader of the PTI, has warned of a nationwide protest movement if any attempts were made to undermine the authority of the Supreme Court. The former prime minister termed the top court one of the last institutions representing the country's integrity and cautioned against efforts to destroy it.

Speaking informally with journalists at Adiala Jail after attending a hearing in the 190 million-pound reference case, Imran criticised efforts to weaken national institutions, stating, "The institution belongs to everyone, not just the army chief."

Imran expressed concern over the appointment of "corrupt and incompetent individuals" to key positions, arguing that such decisions were damaging the nation.

He cited the Pakistan cricket team's recent whitewash by Bangladesh as an example, blaming poor leadership and appointments for the decline of the sport.

He also raised concerns about delayed court rulings, particularly regarding the NAB amendments, which he believes are being postponed until a verdict is reached in his reference case.

The PTI founder also pointed out that several high-profile cases involving former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and incumbent Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with those concerning President Asif Zardari, were stalled due to the pending NAB ruling.

Imran Khan further alleged that attempts were being made to close down Al-Qadir University, and stressed that the closure of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, while it would not affect him personally, would greatly impact the public.