Barrister Gohar Challenges Federal Constitutional Court’s Stay Order

ISLAMABAD: (Special Reporter0 – PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has said that the Federal Constitutional Court’s November 5 decision to suspend proceedings on certain constitutional petitions before the Peshawar High Court has created several legal and administrative complications.

Speaking on the matter, Barrister Gohar said the ruling was affecting not only political figures but also ordinary citizens, resulting in various difficulties.

He pointed out that the Peshawar High Court had removed PTI-related cases scheduled for November 10 from its cause list. He maintained that the cases should not have been delisted through an administrative decision.

Barrister Gohar said the High Court should have held a hearing to clarify the scope and application of the Federal Constitutional Court’s November 5 order. He added that PTI would approach the Federal Constitutional Court and seek the withdrawal of the stay order.

It may be recalled that, in its November 5 ruling, the Federal Constitutional Court had restrained the Peshawar High Court from hearing cases related to arrests made under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance.