Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has formally requested the Supreme Court to expedite the hearing of the 26th Amendment case, arguing that new judges should not be included in the proceedings.
During a press conference, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, alongside other party leaders, criticized the government’s approach, stating that the amendment was passed under questionable circumstances. He highlighted that following the amendment, new judges were appointed to both the Supreme Court and High Courts, while PTI’s and civil society’s petitions challenging the move were ignored.
“Our demand is clear—the Supreme Court must immediately hear the petitions against the 26th Amendment, and new judges should not be part of the hearing,” Gohar asserted.
Barrister Gohar also emphasized that PTI had sought a political resolution to ongoing issues but accused the government of abandoning negotiations. “We initiated talks with the government, but they backed out, wasting an opportunity for political reconciliation,” he added. Referring to PTI’s founder, Gohar lamented that letters written by the former prime minister were also disregarded.
Leader of the Opposition, Omar Ayub, condemned the restrictions placed on PTI’s founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, saying, “Once again, access to them has been blocked, which we strongly protest.” He also criticized the mass imprisonment of political opponents, calling for judicial independence and the rule of law.
Meanwhile, PTI leader Shibli Faraz pointed to the post-election political instability in Pakistan, stating that without transparent elections, the country could not move forward. “Key decisions must be made to restore political stability,” he remarked.
With mounting tensions and legal battles ahead, PTI continues to push for judicial accountability and a more transparent political process.
