ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has penned a detailed letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Yahya Afridi, and Islamabad High Court (IHC) Acting Chief Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, urging judicial intervention against alleged human rights violations and political persecution.
The 9-page letter, titled “State of the Constitution and Enforcement of Law in Pakistan”, highlights over 200 criminal cases filed against Khan, which he claims are part of a politically motivated vendetta. The PTI chairman also raised concerns about the imprisonment of himself and his wife, Bushra Bibi, alongside other party leaders, including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Yasmin Rashid, Umar Sarfaraz Cheema, Mahmood-ul-Rashid, and Ijaz Chaudhry.
Key Points from Imran Khan’s Letter
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Judicial Appeal for Justice – Khan urged the judiciary to take action against alleged abuses, emphasizing the need to “heal the wounds” inflicted by what he termed as state-sponsored persecution.
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Political Victimization Claims – The letter describes his detention and legal battles as an attempt to silence PTI, calling it a violation of fundamental rights and democratic principles.
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Call for Accountability – Khan demanded an independent inquiry into the treatment of PTI leaders and supporters, citing instances of custodial torture and media trials.
Letter Submission & PTI’s Stance
The letter was formally delivered to CJP Yahya Afridi’s chamber by PTI General Secretary and Legal Head Salman Akram Raja. Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, along with other senior party leaders, were present during the submission.
PTI officials reiterated that the letter serves as a formal plea to the judiciary to uphold constitutional rights and ensure rule of law in Pakistan.
Public & Legal Reactions
The letter has sparked debates on:
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Judicial independence in high-profile political cases.
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Allegations of human rights abuses against opposition figures.
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The growing political polarization in Pakistan’s legal landscape.
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Conclusion
Imran Khan’s letter underscores deepening tensions between PTI and state institutions. As legal battles intensify, the judiciary’s response could shape Pakistan’s political future
