Qaiser voices concern over constitutional crisis

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Leader Asad Qaiser, addressed a large gathering in Swabi on Saturday, where he voiced deep concerns over the escalating constitutional crisis in Pakistan.

He stated that the country was currently facing an unprecedented constitutional breakdown with the suspension of the constitution rendering Pakistan a nation without proper governance.

Qaiser emphasized that the constitution has effectively been put on hold, leaving no real authority for either parliament or the judiciary.

He described the situation as dire, pointing out that the government had undermined the institutions meant to ensure the rule of law.

He also highlighted the call made by former Prime Minister Imran Khan for the nation to rise in pursuit of true freedom. He stressed that now is the time for the people to come together and fight for the restoration of their fundamental rights and liberties.

"Pakistan has become a land where the powerful and those with brute force are the only ones in charge, resembling a jungle," he remarked.

He condemned the attacks on respected institutions like parliament, noting the arrest of elected members within its walls, which, according to him demonstrated the growing autocratic nature of the current leadership.

The PTI leader further stated that there was no legitimate case left to keep Imran Khan in prison, adding that the political landscape had become marred by baseless charges and a crackdown on opposition figures.

Qaiser reiterated that political prisoners, including Imran Khan, must be released immediately, and the policies of political retribution must cease.

He pointed out the struggles faced by Pakistan's farmers, who were suffering from escalating hardships. He also noted the alarming trend of industries shutting down and the massive outflow of investments, which, he argued, were clear indicators of a failed economic policy.

Qaiser presented four key demands that he believed were crucial for the country's future and the restoration of democracy. The first demand was the immediate release of all innocent political prisoners, including Imran Khan, and the abandonment of the government's policy of political revenge.

The second demand was the return of PTI's rightful mandate, which, according to Qaiser, had been unjustly taken away. He stressed that the will of the people, as expressed through free and fair elections, must be respected.