PTI calls rehearing of Tyrian case attempt to keep Imran in jail

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has voiced serious concerns regarding the reopening of the Tyrian case against incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, calling it an unjust attempt to keep him imprisoned. This reaction follows a decision to rehear the case after a year, despite two of the three judges on the original bench ruled against the case's maintainability. A spokesperson of the party, in a strongly-worded statement on Saturday, criticised the move as a desperate and baseless effort by Khan's opponents, who have already faced setbacks in other legal battles, including the Toshakhana, cypher, and Al-Qadir Trust cases. He accused Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of bias, claiming that Farooq's decision to constitute a new bench to hear the Tyrian case, despite an existing verdict from a three-member bench, demonstrates partiality against Khan. Also read: A year later, IHC takes up Tyrian case again Highlighting further concerns, the PTI representative noted a letter from six IHC judges that alleged interference and pressure from state institutions in the Tyrian case. He argued that such revelations strip away any legal or moral justification for continuing with the case. The spokesperson denounced the ongoing filing of what he described as bogus cases, including the Tyrian and Iddat cases, against Khan, suggesting these actions reveal the moral degradation of those seeking revenge against the PTI leader. He emphasised that, like many of the nearly 200 cases against Khan, the plaintiff in the Tyrian case remains unidentified but appears to benefit from the support of state lawyers. Condemning the formation of a new bench for a case already deemed non-maintainable, the PTI spokesperson called the decision illegal and unacceptable. He demanded the immediate dismissal of the Tyrian case, urging that it be dropped in accordance with legal standards. PTI demands protection for Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan Meanwhile, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has raised serious concerns regarding recent mob violence targeting international students, including Pakistanis, in Bishkek. He called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to urgently ensure the safety and security of Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan and to facilitate their safe return home. Barrister Gohar reported that Pakistani students have reached out to him, describing the precarious security situation in Kyrgyzstan. He noted that a significant number of Pakistani students, particularly those from Punjab, Balochistan, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), are studying at various universities in Kyrgyzstan, with a notable concentration at Almaty University in Bishkek. Given the severity of the situation, the PTI chairman urged the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to immediately coordinate with the Pakistani ambassador in Kyrgyzstan to implement measures ensuring the students' safety and to facilitate their unhurt return to Pakistan.

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