ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan alleged on Monday that the government is seeking to establish a constitutional court to circumvent the Supreme Court’s authority. Speaking to reporters after attending new Toshakhana case proceedings at Adiala Jail, Khan claimed the government’s dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court is behind this move.
Khan argued that the proposed constitutional amendments are designed to prolong his incarceration and harm the country’s future. He accused the government of attempting to “destroy the judiciary” and maintain the current chief justice in office to cover up alleged election fraud.
The former PM criticized the government’s fear of a transparent investigation into the alleged election malpractices, suggesting it would reveal significant issues.
He also alleged that the ruling coalition amended the National Accountability Ordinance 1999 to protect their assets and accused the lawmakers behind these changes of hiding their wealth abroad.
Despite his criticism of the amendments, Khan’s legal team has requested acquittal in the £190 million case, citing the amended law’s protections for cabinet decisions.
In ongoing legal matters, the Special Court of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has begun proceedings in the new Toshakhana reference against Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi. Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand presided over the hearing at Adiala Jail, ordering the investigation officer to submit a report by the next hearing on September 23.
Additionally, the Islamabad High Court has removed objections from Khan and his spouse’s petition for an expedited decision on their post-arrest bail in the Toshakhana case.
