Intelligence reports claim that Imran Khan’s life is in danger: IHC
Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Aamer Farooq stated on Friday based on intelligence information that there were concerns about another attack on former prime minister Imran Khan
He made the comment while listening to a plea from merchants who were affected by road closures as a result of the protesting group.
Previously, Justice Farooq had requested a report from the Islamabad police inspector general and an intelligence report on the plea and instructed the interior ministry to plan for peaceful protests in the capital city.
The judge during today’s hearing indicated that there was a chance of another attempt on Imran’s life, citing intelligence files presented in court.
“It is the duty of the government and the state to investigate the matter,” he stated.
According to an intelligence report, It is worth noting that on November 3 the PTI leader was shot while leading the party’s long march through the city of Wazirabad in Punjab. Moazzam Nawaz, an ardent supporter of the PTI, was slain, and 14 people, including the former premier, were injured.
‘PTI must submit a fresh plea for protest’
At the outset of the hearing intelligence report, the IHC CJ instructed the PTI to submit a fresh plea to the Islamabad administration seeking permission to stage a sit-in in the capital.
He argued that it was not the court’s role to assign space for the sit-in, saying, “If the issue is not resolved, a fresh petition can also be filed.”
Permission for D-Chowk or F-9 park is entirely up to the administration’s whim.
In his ruling, Justice Farooq noted that the protest’s guidelines should be set by the administration. He then added, “The Supreme Court also ordered the same thing.”
The court also requested an update on the situation in other provinces and inquired as to whether or not roads in Islamabad remained closed.
PTI supporters across the country took to the streets in protest after the shooting in Wazirabad, prompting the federal government to reprimand the provincial governments.
What happened to the federal government’s directives to the province? When asked what would happen if provinces disobeyed federal orders, IHC CJ remained ominously silent.
He continued by saying that protesting was a democratic right of every political and non-political group, but that it was also vital to protect the rights of ordinary people.
Even in England, 10 Downing Street is a popular meeting place. But,” he emphasized, “they’re not stopping traffic; they’re just protesting.
Justice Farooq told the PTI lawyer, “When the SC said they can’t stop the long march, you blocked the GT Road and other motorways.” He then urged the party to “demonstrate responsibility.”
He then restated that the PTI will need to reapply to the government for permission to organize a protest. Once approval is granted, “make sure roads are not blocked and citizen rights are protected.”
The hearing was postponed until November 22 as a result.
The petition
Traders noted in their appeal filed earlier this week that the Supreme Court had previously requested an assurance from the PTI that it would limit its demonstration to a particular location.
But the party went against its word and marched towards D-Chowk, where it burned down trees and vandalized public buildings.
It also stated that the event was canceled due to fears of violence.
According to the petition, political party protests should be interpreted in light of what happened in 2014, when one party staged a sit-in in the city for about five months, during which time several government institutions were destroyed, including Parliament House and Pakistan Television.
It asked the court to prevent the political group from entering the commercial areas of Islamabad. The PTI could be given permission for a public demonstration on the condition that it agrees to stay within the boundaries of the predetermined location outside of the outskirts of the capital city.
