IHC summons caretaker PM in Baloch students case
“The punishment for enforced disappearance should be the death penalty,” Justice Kayani remarked.
ISLAMABAD: In the case of enforced disappearance of Baloch students, the single member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to appear in court.
During the hearing, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani said that the caretaker PM should himself appear and explain why a case should not be filed against him.
“The punishment for enforced disappearance should be the death penalty,” Justice Kayani remarked.
The caretaker prime minister is scheduled to appear in court on Monday at 10 AM. Justice Kayani added that he would also call the elected prime minister to the court, if need be. “I could have also summoned the two DIGs, but I did not”, Justice Kayani said.
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During the hearing, the Assistant Attorney General informed that another one of the 12 disappeared students has been recovered. He also requested that since the Attorney General was not available today, the hearing may be adjourned.
The IHC rejected the plea to adjourn the hearing.
Imran Khan rules out alliance with PML-N, PPP
PTI Founding Member Imran Khan ruling out any alliance with PML-N, PPP and MQM for forming a coalition government has asserted that biggest “money launderers” have been chosen to form the government.
Speaking to reporters at Adiala Jail, Imran Khan stated that he has instructed against any alliance and holding talks with PML-N, PPPP, and MQM regarding government formation. He emphasized that the selection for the Prime Minister’s position is still under consideration.
Khan labeled those selected for government formation as the “biggest money launderers” and expressed intentions to challenge the election results in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over widespread rigging, particularly against Returning Officers.
Regarding forming a government in the center and Punjab, Khan stated that their priority is challenging the results in the SC. He reiterated his belief that transparent and free elections are the solution to all problems.
Responding to a question, Khan clarified that he has not met with any senior government official during his time in jail. He affirmed his decision to serve his jail term in Adiala Jail without relocating to Bani Gala. Additionally, he mentioned that his wife, Bushra Bibi, will also be shifting to Adiala Jail, with a hearing on her petition currently underway.
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