PTI delegation calls on CJP Afridi, suggests reforms for judiciary

The party raised concerns over fake cases, missing persons, and the safety of lawyers.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders met with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Friday to present suggestions aimed at improving the country’s judicial system.

The delegation included PTI leaders Omar Ayub, Barrister Gohar, Shibli Faraz, Salman Akram Raja, and others.

After the meeting, the PTI leaders addressed a press conference in Islamabad, where Omar Ayub explained that he had obtained permission from PTI founder Imran Khan to meet with the Chief Justice. He emphasised that the party’s position on various issues was shared with CJP Afridi during the meeting.

Ayub highlighted that the PTI leaders discussed the frequent shifting of hearing dates for Imran Khan's cases, along with concerns that, despite court orders, Khan is being denied visits with his family and communication with his children, which they claimed violates prison regulations.

Salman Akram Raja also addressed the issue of military courts during the meeting, and the PTI leaders provided a detailed briefing to the Chief Justice on the issue of missing persons.

They informed him of abductions occurring in Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, specifically highlighting the dire situation in Balochistan, where calls for independence have been growing.

In addition, Ayub said the delegation discussed the country’s economic challenges, including inflation, unemployment, and declining purchasing power. PTI leaders also raised concerns over constitutional amendments and the formation of a commission to address PTI founder Imran Khan’s letters regarding the events of May 9 and November 26.

The PTI leaders also raised concerns about their party workers being implicated in fabricated cases. They highlighted the lack of implementation of production orders for Members of the National Assembly and the threats faced by lawyers.

Furthermore, they pointed out the growing influence of intelligence agencies and their alleged negative role in Punjab, particularly in collaboration with the police.