by India Today World DeskIn view of the cases of Violence and sabotage in protests started after prior arrest Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has termed the cricketer-turned-politician’s supporters as ‘political terrorists’. Addressing a rally of the Pakistan People’s Party on Saturday, Bhutto referred to Imran Khan’s release from prison and said the country’s judiciary was “becoming excessively politicised”.
Pakistan’s Dawn reported that Bhutto said that Imran Khan could not hold talks with supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), whom he considered no less than terrorists. he supported Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz SharifPerception of labeling PTI supporters as anti-state elements.
He said, “We always supported talks and even persuaded our allies for it. But, how can we talk to terrorists? We can only talk to those who condemn terrorism and Let’s disassociate ourselves from these political terrorists.”
Judiciary compared to ‘Tiger Force’
At her party rally, Bhutto condemned the bail granted to Imran Khan in several cases and commented on the nature of judges in the system. He also said that the judiciary should not “interfere in politics” and that the judiciary or any organ would not be allowed to become the “tiger force” of the party.
He said, “When we restore democracy, the judiciary becomes excessively political. And when there is dictatorship, they remain silent. And now once again, our judiciary is becoming excessively political.” “
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This came after one of Pakistan’s cabinet ministers recently called for a ban on PTI and said that their violent demonstrations and protests have damaged public properties and attacked military installations.
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said, “The government will bring these gangs to book. They will be identified through CCTV footage and caught one by one.”
The statements contradicted those of Imran Khan, who on Sunday called for a nationwide protest of his supporters “at the end of the streets and villages”. PTI chief calls for more protests days after clashes between his followers and Pakistani security forces arrest by rangers,
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Defying Shehbaz Sharif’s administration, Imran Khan urged Pakistani women to “walk out with handwritten placards”. Haqeeqi Azadi (true freedom) and Aain Bachao Pakistan Bachao (Save Constitution Save Pakistan)
Imran Khan said, ‘Stand outside your homes with these placards for just one hour from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.’
Why was Imran Khan arrested
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been arrested in this connection Al-Qadir Trust Case by armed paramilitary forces from the premises of the Islamabad High Court on 9 May.
Islamabad High Court He was granted protective bail for two weeks on Friday in a corruption case. and restrained the authorities from arresting the former Prime Minister of Pakistan in any case registered anywhere in the country till Monday.
Khan is facing over 120 Cases across the country including for allegedly committing sedition and blasphemy and inciting violence and terrorism.
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