Shoaib Shaheen, lawyer for Imran Khan and a senior chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has accused the federal government of utilizing the Toshakhana case as a instrument for political revenge. Shaheen made the remarks outdoors Adiala Jail, the place Imran Khan is at present incarcerated.
“This Toshakhana case is nothing however an act of vengeance,” Shaheen mentioned, pointing to the distinction within the therapy of different political figures. “Nawaz Sharif purchased a bulletproof automotive for six lakh rupees, however neither the FIA nor the NAB took any motion. Courts usually are not listening to circumstances in opposition to Asif Zardari or Nawaz Sharif, but Imran Khan’s circumstances are being fast-tracked,” he added.
Shaheen additionally claimed that the allegations in opposition to Imran Khan within the Al-Qadir Belief case are unfounded. “No monetary loss occurred, and Pakistan acquired 190 million kilos, however they nonetheless turned Imran Khan right into a legal,” he acknowledged.
Shaheen additional criticised the shortage of motion in opposition to different influential figures, citing the instance of Hassan Nawaz, who allegedly bought property price 9 billion rupees for 18 billion, with out dealing with any costs or investigation.
Concerning the latest judicial developments, Shaheen remarked that “Choose Ijaz Asif of Rawalpindi, made an OSD whereas judges who give verdicts in opposition to Imran Khan are rewarded.”
Shaheen additionally spoke in regards to the occasions of November 26, referring to the protests and alleged state violence. “A bloodbath passed off, however the state stays silent. There have been sniper pictures fired, and but nobody has been held accountable.
We demand the discharge of these arrested and the formation of a judicial fee,” he mentioned.
Shaheen warned that if the federal government doesn’t take motion by Sunday, abroad Pakistanis will cease sending remittances, and they’ll proceed their name for civil disobedience. “If our calls for are met, we are going to name off the protest, but when not, abroad Pakistanis will cease sending cash.”
Aleema Khan, one other PTI chief and Imran Khan’s sister, additionally spoke to the press, saying that the Al-Qadir Belief case would possible be challenged within the Excessive Courtroom, a course of that would take as much as six months. “Imran Khan will possible stay in jail for the subsequent three to 4 months,” she added.
She additionally claimed that these arrested in the course of the November 26 protests have been dealing with further costs, and the federal government had no intention of releasing them. “The federal government has no intention of releasing folks, regardless of two clear calls for from Imran Khan,” she mentioned, reiterating the decision for a judicial fee on the occasions of Could 9 and November 26.