Interior Minister Rana Sanaulla on Sunday said government provided legal advice on whether to initiate a separate case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan for his “provocative performance” a day ago or nominate him in previous case.
At a press conference in Islamabad, Mr. minister called out Imran for allegedly threatening institutions and preventing officials from carrying out their legal duties.
Key developments so far
- Interior minister says case against Imran under consideration for yesterday’s speech
- Speaks allegations of torture against Gill tries to divert attention from his ‘anti-government rhetoric’
- Imran warned that cases would be brought against judge and police
- Islamabad Police says anyone fleeting “threats” will face legal action
- Marrium says ‘Foreign agent’ Imran wants ‘civil war’
- Fawad questions government’s ‘fear’ of investigation of allegations of torture
“All this is happening in continuation from campaign after the incident with Lasbela, when six army officers were tortured, after which Gill tried to incite the army ranks to leave against their high command and then Imran threatens the female judge and the cops for performance of their duties in accordance with the law, minister explained.
Imran stated in rally that the Islamabad police were following orders for action against his party leaders from “someone”.
“When I asked the police to tell me what you did to Shahbaz Gill, they said, “We didn’t do anything, we got a shoe from behind to follow orders,” he said at the rally participants on Saturday at the time of announcement plans to move Supreme Court against alleged torture of Jill.
Imran also warned the judges against his “prejudiced” attitude towards the party, saying that it should get ready for effects.
former the prime minister had also objected to Additional District Judge and Judge of Sessions Zeba Chaudhry, who approved Gill’s two-day arrest upon request of Metropolitan Police and said that she should “prepare for action to be taken against her”.
In his press release today, Sanaullah said his ministry had prepared a report and he with Islamabad advocate general and the Department of Justice, adding that it would take a couple of days to reach final decision.
He once again slander on PTI requirements of Gill is tortured during detention, asking why Gill still hasn’t filed or named official who allegedly tortured him.
“It’s all drama just to divert attention from their anti-state statements made on Ahri News and campaign over Incident at Lasbel minister claimed.
Gill’s remarks against the army wasset plan’
minister claimed that his ministry had evidence in the form of phone conversation purportedly revealing Gill’s understanding with Ahri News employees to provide him with uninterrupted 14-minute air time for Speaking against army.
“How could he provoke army officers into disobeying orders? of their high command? he asked.
Sanalla said Gill named the level of some officers are patriots, and the “high command” are unpatriotic.
He said that many politicians would talk about the alleged interference of the establishment. in politics calling them, saying that many retired officers of the institution had also wrote books and recognized past errors.
But, Jill took name of all ranks, calling them patriots and inciting against high command, he lamented.
minister called Gill’s remarks “grave and unforgivable”.
“No torture”
Interior minister rules out PTI claims that party the leader was assaulted as well as sexually assaulted while in custody, claiming that Gill remained in detention in police custody from 9 to 11 August, after which he was sent on judicial arrest for six days from 12 to 17 August.
“There were no allegations of torture from him, and his condition worsened only after he was taken into custody. extended on August 17″, minister said.
He said Imran was struggling defend a statement made Gill, so “he made up a story of torture of Gill to divert attention from his anti-Pakistani statements.”
minister insisted that Gill be served all the meals on time with proper care.
He blamed PTI of make up stories as part of of “damage management” by adding government expose the alleged conspiracy.
‘PTI’s face stronger action than the May 25 protests if there is a long march.”
Sanaulla also warned Imran of more decisive action than those taken during the May 25 Azadi March against PTI activists if party gone ahead with this is plans.
However, he did not specify on led by Imran party permission will be expressly denied for protest or there will be a conditional release.
“If he [Imran] again takes such step, decision will be accepted at the moment, minister added.
Why is the government afraid of Jill’s torture investigation?
Responding to the minister’s allegations, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said that government worked, believing that “closed premises” could save him from popular wrath.
At a press conference in Islamabad, Fawad questioned how Sanaulla was “tolerated” as an inland part of the country. minister. He singled out how leader of the PML-N allegedly made controversial statements during a speech in Punjab Assembly.
He also expressed surprise at how in minister “rejected” the charges of Gill is tortured when he himself experienced something similar in in past. The ex-minister said: “If Gill was not tortured, why these in power afraid of case investigation?
Fawad reiterated his call for formation of independent panel investigate alleged torture of Jill. He also wondered who was responsible if not for the Islamabad police.
Referring to Imran’s speech on Saturday Fawad played down assertions that former The prime minister threatened Islamabad police and the judge. He also played the video clip of interior minister make a comparison between real threat and sue of action against somebody.
He left on say it’s torture should unreservedly condemn and called on politicians to refrain from “polluting politics”.
To his address on On Saturday, Imran threatened to sue against police, bureaucracy, election commission of Pakistan and political opponents over allegedly prescribed treatment out to your boss of Shahbaz Gill staff.
head of PTI again called on “neutral” is a euphemism he uses for in military institution – stand with nation, not a “gang” of the thieves”, in link to ruling coalition.
He said that wanted ask the neutrals if they are really neutral. He had also Islamabad police were alleged to have followed orders for action against his party leaders from “someone”.
The ex-premier had announced that he will present a roadmap public in at a party meeting at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi on Sunday (today), adding that from today he plans to take to the streets across the country.
Islamabad police vow to take action against ‘false accusations
Earlier, Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT) responded to warnings from PTI Chairman Imran Khan. against Metropolitan Police a day ago, saying:anyone threatening the police or creating false charges will be considered with in accordance with the law.”
The Metropolitan Police reacted to the statement of the head of the PTI. in tweet that he will continue perform their duties diligently.
It stated that the police had taken an oath to “always serve the nation”. times”.
“All officers render their services with complete responsibility and continue to fulfill them. The police are an organized institution and we have a duty perform our responsibilities come at all costs,” ICT said.
it added that the police could not indulge in any mismanagement.
Metropolitan Police confirmed they would take legal action against “all false accusations.”
The head of PTI slammed for ‘threatens the judge’
Earlier, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that Imran would have to face law for “threats and insults” against the magistrate and police officers.
on twitter minister said the PTI chief would not be allowed to ” challenge court order of state, inciting rebellion”.
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the PTI chairman had become a “threat”. for Pakistan and its security.
“Challenging national institutions and state orders, he incites people to violence, lawlessness, rebellion and rebellion. Imran Khan wants civil war in country,” she tweeted.
Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khwaja Saad Rafik also whipped out at the head of the PTI for attack on the magistrate and the police in his speech stating that judicial action was imminent after he “openly threatened” the judge.
PPP leader Farhatullah Babar also condemned ex-premier for threat to law enforcement personnel and judge.
“Call a woman a judge and publicly threaten her for alleged infringement but challenge powerful criminals just like X and Y is not courage,” he tweeted.
To his address on On Saturday, Imran threatened to sue against police, bureaucracy, election commission of Pakistan and political opponents over allegedly prescribed treatment out to your boss of Shahbaz Gill staff.
head of PTI again called on “neutral” is a euphemism he uses for in military institution – stand with nation, not a “gang” of the thieves”, in link to ruling coalition.
He said that wanted ask the neutrals if they are really neutral. He had also Islamabad police were alleged to have followed orders for action against his party leaders from “someone”.
The ex-premier had announced that he will present a roadmap public in at a party meeting at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi on Sunday (today), adding that from today he plans to take to the streets across the country.
Pemra bans live broadcast of Imran’s speeches
Shortly after Imran’s speech, the electronic media regulator has banned on all satellite TV channels with speeches by the head of PTI live.
A communiqué from the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), issued late at night, stated that the channels failed implement a time delay mechanism that could reduce such cases.
In a four-page document that contained specific reference to Imran’s speech on On Saturday night, when he targeted police and judiciary officials, the regulator said that only recorded speeches could be broadcast on television, and that too would only be allowed if a time delay mechanism was put in place. in place.
