ISLAMABAD: The PTI’s top-tier leadership backed its chairman Imran Khan after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decided to indict the former prime minister after two weeks in a contempt of court case. The court had taken notice of the former prime minister’s speech at a public rally, where he allegedly threatened Islamabad additional sessions judge Zeba Chaudhry for extending PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’s remand.
In response, PTI’s leaders started a Twitter trend #IStandWithImranKhan and stated that their party would fight the case as the former prime minister had struggled for the rule of law. PTI Secretary-General Asad Umar said that in Khan’s 26-year political career, an important aspect was that he always wanted an independent judiciary.
“InshaAllah, a decision based on justice will ensure Khan’s victory,” he said. PTI’s spokesperson on legal matters, Maleeka Bokhari, said that Hamid Khan — who was the ex-PM’s lawyer in the case — represented the PTI chairman “in a very apt manner”.
She also lauded amici curiae Munir Malik Makhdoom Ali Khan and Munir Malik for “ably” assisting the high court during the contempt hearing.
“Imran Khan remains the only leader who has consistently struggled for rules of law. We will fight this case and hope justice will prevail,” the PTI leader said. PTI Senior Vice President Shireen Mazari said that now, more than ever, justice must not only be done but seen to be done.
“So where is action against these people targeting the judiciary, some most violently?” the PTI leader said while sharing a video of PML-N leaders — including Maryam Nawaz and Marriyum Aurangzeb. Senator Faisal Javed also prayed for Khan’s success.
PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Omar Ayub tweeted the hashtags #IStandWithImranKhan to show solidarity with their party chairman. –Agencies
