ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Secretary General Asad Umar said that Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) is custodian of Constitution and asked ‘who else would protect rule of law if apex court doesn’t.’ Talking to reporters outside Supreme Court of Pakistan, former Minister said Election Commission of Pakistan and Pakistan Democratic Movement allegedly violated Constitution by rescheduling elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PTI leader talked to reporters as he arrived at Supreme Court of Pakistan to attend hearing of petition filed by his party, challenging rescheduling of general elections in both provinces, now set to take place on October 8, later this year.

“Whatever Supreme Court did was aimed at ensuring implementation of constitution,” Umar said, replying to question by reporter. “Supreme Court is hearing this case [to act against] breach of constitution, not to protect any party’s interest. They will not hand over Punjab government to PTI [by hearing this case] but will ensure implementation of Constitution,” he added.

Reacting to apparent ongoing crackdown at his party’s workers across country, Umar wondered reason behind government’s ‘fear’. “I just don’t know what they are afraid of,” he said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 28 2023

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