In a notable meeting on Friday, leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) conducted a dialogue with Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, presenting a series of strategic suggestions designed to enhance the nation’s judicial structure.
The delegation, a blend of prominent figures including Omar Ayub, Barrister Gohar, Shibli Faraz, Salman Akram Raja, and others, made their presence felt.
Following the meeting, the PTI leaders held a vibrant press conference in Islamabad. Omar Ayub elaborated that he sought and received Imran Khan’s permission—himself the founder of PTI—to engage with the Chief Justice. He passionately articulated the party’s stance on numerous pressing issues during the dialogue with CJP Afridi.
Ayub shared that they illuminated the frequent rescheduling of court hearings concerning Imran Khan’s cases, alongside concerns over Khan’s restricted family visits and communication with his children, suggesting this contravened established prison protocols.
Salman Akram Raja raised pressing issues such as military court procedures during the meeting. The delegation provided a comprehensive briefing on the plight of missing persons, bringing to the forefront the wave of abductions in Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a particular emphasis on the alarming situation in Balochistan where calls for independence are escalating.
Ayub also indicated that discussions included the country’s economic hurdles, notably inflation, unemployment, and diminishing purchasing power. Concerns over constitutional amendments and a proposed commission to address PTI founder Imran Khan’s letters regarding the incidents of May 9 and November 26 were also brought to the table.
Furthermore, the PTI leaders voiced grievances over their party workers being embroiled in alleged fabricated cases, the non-issuance of production orders for some Members of the National Assembly, and the intimidation faced by lawyers. They highlighted the expanding influence of intelligence agencies, particularly in Punjab, and their alleged problematic collaboration with the police.