Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed skepticism about Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader Maulana Fazl ur Rehman’s role in constitutional amendments.
Speaking to the media from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Khan stated he could not comment on what role Rehman would play in supporting these amendments, which he believes are aimed at extending the tenures of three key ‘umpires’.
Khan highlighted that the constitutional amendment is necessary because the government, despite having the support of four “umpires,” still lost. The judges involved in this extension include the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court, Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, and the Chief Election Commissioner. He accused the government of seeking to protect fraudulent elections through these amendments.
Khan remarked that the government is determined to pass the amendment as they have the numbers. He emphasized that all political forces must unite for democracy, and if Rehman stands for democracy, that’s a positive development.
Khan also expressed concern that if Chief Justice Isa were removed, investigations into the events of May 9 and the fraudulent elections would be reopened. He alleged that attempts were made to dismantle his party on May 9 and that efforts to delay the elections were unconstitutional and intended to crush PTI.
He mentioned that he had faced 140 cases before May 9 and had survived two assassination attempts, asserting that his party was not collapsing, which led to the crackdown on that date.
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Khan claimed that Chief Justice Isa had been obstructing a judicial inquiry into May 9 for over a year, fearing that a new Chief Justice might pursue the investigations.
Khan concluded by stating that as he was being arrested, he demanded to see the warrants, suggesting that the manner of his arrest was intended to provoke public outrage. He alleged that CCTV footage of the incident had been erased, including that from the Islamabad High Court.
Khan expressed confidence that when the May 9 petition is presented to the new Chief Justice, the truth will emerge.
