Islmabad: Insisting on his views against political vengeance, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi opposed putting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan behind bars immediately. “Even if Imran Khan has done something, I’m not in favour of putting anyone in jail,” former premier said while speaking with journalists here. As allegations are made on daily basis, he said, trials should also be conducted simultaneously.

Earlier, Abbasi also opposed plans to arrest former Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin for allegedly attempting to obstruct Pakistan’s talks with International Monetary Fund. Commenting on ongoing cases against PTI Chief, he said, “After completing this matter, punish Imran Khan if he has done anything.” Abbasi added that Khan has done several wrong things and admitted mistakes himself.

“Imran Khan has himself spoken without any limits. I’m not referring to hearsay, but talking about his own confessions.” PTI Chief himself admitted to putting people in jail and apprehending them. “Who authorised Imran Khan to make cases? In principle, one should not have authority to put any politician in jail because this power turns into vengeance,” Abbasi said while condemning political victimisation.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 16 2023

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