ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhri stated on Tuesday that the judicial system is the sole pathway for the release of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, emphasizing that the government has neither a “deal nor any relaxation” on the matter.
Speaking to the media outside Parliament House, Chaudhri addressed concerns regarding the incarcerated former prime minister’s health, asserting that Imran Khan has full access to medical checkups. He criticized the PTI founder’s legal counsel, Salman Safdar, remarking that while Safdar is an attorney, he was acting like a “medical specialist” in media talks.
“If Salman Safdar focuses on legal arguments, Imran Khan’s release might become possible,” the federal minister remarked. He noted that Safdar himself had acknowledged that the PTI founder is receiving proper medical facilities.
Chaudhri maintained that the government has never been negligent regarding Khan’s medical care and will not be in the future. He highlighted that prior to any Supreme Court directives, the former premier had been shifted to a hospital six times, and a specialist was even summoned from London when required for his blood pressure management.
Turning to provincial governance and security, the minister lashed out at PTI’s 13-year rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), terming it the “worst era of governance” that failed to deliver development or public relief. He announced that a state of emergency would remain in effect in KP until desired objectives are achieved, declaring that the government has “no option for failure” in the province.
Chaudhri accused the PTI of maintaining “complete non-cooperation” in the ongoing war against terrorism being fought by the state and security institutions. Commenting on political measures in the province, he described the imposition of emergency and discussions surrounding Governor’s Rule as a “political suicide attack by the PTI,” noting that Governor’s Rule and emergency were enforced only as a last resort.
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