The Supreme Court has rejected the government’s petition in which it sought contempt proceedings against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairperson Imran Khan over alleged violation of the court’s order about the party’s long march.
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial remarked during the hearing that Imran Khan may have been misinformed about the court’s decision.
Headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, a five-member bench of the apex court including Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi and Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, heard the case filed by Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf.
While announcing that the reasons for the order would be given in a detailed judgement later, the court said that its orders from Wednesday would continue to apply.
Earlier on Wednesday, the Supreme Court had called on the government and the PTI to hold talks to ensure an arrangement where the party’s long march to Islamabad can be conducted in a peaceful manner. While there were reports of an agreement, both sides had denied that any talks took place.
Is ignorance a valid excuse in law?
3 pillars of the state are fully aligned against further strife against the centre. With a spectacular failure and abandoned finale it’s clear that this time it’s neither the support of establishment or the friendliness of the interior minister. That’s why a full retreat back to the safety of home and a wait for stars to be realigned. This narrative is now completely dead and buried. No further appeasement is to follow.
The honorable Supreme Court seems to have an extremely soft corner for Imran Khan that is devoid of the possibility of detecting even contempt if committed by him. I perceive loaded dice against the pathetic current PDM coalition government but more specifically against PMLN.