In a bold statement from Adiyala Jail on September 24, 2024, Imran Khan condemned the current state of Pakistan’s judiciary and governance, titling his media talk with a strong message, “Imran Khan Condemns Judiciary, Calls for Nationwide Protests.” He emphasized that the country has turned into a police state, comparing the situation to the harsher military regimes of Zia and Musharraf. Imran Khan expressed deep concerns over the manipulation of political processes, declaring upcoming nationwide protests to stand against what he describes as an attack on the judiciary.
Imran Khan Condemns Judiciary, Calls for Nationwide Protests Amid Political Unrest
During his address, Imran Khan accused the judiciary, particularly Qazi Faez Isa, of playing a pivotal role in undermining PTI’s political strength. He alleged that the judicial decisions, including those on reserved seats, were part of a broader conspiracy to weaken his party ahead of the upcoming elections. According to Khan, the judiciary is no longer impartial, as both the Chief Election Commissioner and Isa are playing biased roles.
Nationwide Protests Planned as Imran Khan Condemns Judiciary
In response to the perceived attack on judicial integrity, Imran Khan has announced a series of nationwide protests starting Thursday. These protests are a direct challenge to what Khan describes as a deliberate effort to dismantle the PTI. He revealed plans to hold a major rally in Rawalpindi, even if permission is denied, vowing to lead protests regardless of the hurdles imposed by the authorities.
Political Manipulation and Bias: Imran Khan Condemns Judiciary
“Khan further criticized the judiciary for its involvement in removing powerful judges like Ijaz-ul-Ahsan and Mazahir Naqvi, moreover, he stated that these actions were taken to pave the way for judicial dictatorship. In addition, he called out Nawaz Sharif’s past attacks on the Supreme Court, labelling the current judicial interference as an unprecedented assault on the country’s highest court. Ultimately, Khan’s message was clear: the judiciary and the political elite are working together to sideline PTI from the election process.”
