In Lahore, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expressed its concerns regarding recent statements made by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar. They have criticized his silence on the crucial matter of ensuring free and fair elections within the constitutionally mandated 90-day period.
The PTI’s spokesperson has expressed surprise and concern over the interim prime minister’s comments regarding the May 9 incidents, pointing out his vocal stance on various issues but his reticence on this important electoral matter. The party has emphasized the nation’s demand for an impartial and high-level judicial inquiry into all aspects of the May 9 incidents and called for a credible evidence-based investigation.
“The nation eagerly awaits a thorough investigation into the events of May 9,” the PTI spokesperson affirmed, urging the Caretaker Prime Minister to share any credible evidence he may possess with the public. The spokesperson criticized state officials, particularly the caretaker government, for making “unsubstantiated statements” on sensitive national matters, contributing to chaos in the country.
Reiterating PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s call for an impartial high-level judicial commission to probe the May 9 incidents, the spokesperson also criticized the caretaker premier’s television interview, which displayed a perceived lack of understanding of the constitution and his mandate. The spokesperson stressed Kakar’s primary responsibility to ensure free and fair elections within the constitutionally mandated 90-day timeframe.
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The PTI spokesperson further criticized the caretaker government for its failure to address inflation, citing ongoing political uncertainty as exacerbating the situation. They underscored the importance of upholding democratic principles and the constitutional requirement for elections to be held within 90 days, asserting that Pakistan could not afford undemocratic and unconstitutional actions at this critical juncture.
Meanwhile, the PTI core committee expressed dismay over the continued delay in granting bail to Imran Khan. They raised concerns about the special judge’s week-long leave and duty judges’ reluctance to hear Imran Khan’s bail application, alleging discriminatory justice in his cases and irregularities in the legal process. The committee also called for an end to what they perceived as unjust detention of PTI leaders on technical grounds
