The hearing of the bail application in three cases against Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and Tehreek-e-Insaf Party (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is scheduled to be held at the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday. On the other hand, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman and foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto has indicated to withdraw from the government.
The Toshakhana case, the vandalism at the Islamabad Judicial Complex and the assault-vandalism cases outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) are scheduled to be heard in view of the bail pleas. Imran Khan’s lawyer Azhar Siddiqui said that the cases have been registered, the hearing may be held today.
However, the LHC registrar complained that complete documents were not submitted along with the bail application on behalf of Imran Khan. News from Dawn Online
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned broadcasting of Imran Khan’s speech or comments on Pakistani television channels. In a statement, the organization said, Imran Khan is making baseless allegations against state institutions and spreading hate speech. Earlier, the police failed to arrest Imran Khan on Sunday.
On the other hand, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto said on Sunday, if the promised relief and assistance for the flood victims of Sindh province is not provided, it will be difficult for his party to stay in the central government. Sindh province is known as the stronghold of PPP. Many people are in danger of flood there.
13 and a half billion rupees are needed for the flood victims. The central government has given only 4.7 billion rupees there and the remaining 8.39 billion rupees has been asked to be provided by the government of Sindh province. Bilawal Bhutto said, ‘I will talk about this in the Parliament. If necessary, I will go to the Prime Minister. The promises made to the victims must be fulfilled, otherwise it will become difficult for the PPP to remain part of the government.’
