ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) while summoning rules for providing security to Imran Khan has issued directives what and how much security is meant for former Prime Minister.

Court further remarked “Present rules and then we will issue orders. Provide security according to what is written in rules. Leave Lahore. Tell us about Islamabad.

Case regarding security of Imran Khan with reference to interior minister threatening statement came up for hearing before Chief Justice (CJ) IHC Amir Farooq.  Court summoned rules regarding provision of security to Imran Khan.

Court issued directives that it should be informed what and how much security is being provided to former PM. Present rules. Then orders will be issued.

Suleman Safdar counsel for Imran Khan appeared in court. He told the court Imran Khan cannot appear in this case. Court remarked there is no attendance matter in this case. Here only security has to be provided.

AAG told court there is section 17 of 1975 act is regarding provision of security to PM. It says appropriate security will be provided. Notification in respect of security of former PM will be issued. This is law through special gazette.

Court remarked “With regret. Perhaps my English is weak. What it will be after April 9. Read it again what notification was issued. You should bring these instructions from your office. You are asking from officer who is standing behind you.”

Court remarked what is law it is law. Provide security which is mentioned in law. Leave Lahore. Tell us about Islamabad. This is not so big issue. You know it. What is law and rules should be filed in court. If prisoner is in jail he has too his rights. Rights of every person are there. Today we are judge and tomorrow we will not remain judge. It is not as if someone is in opposition tomorrow then rules are changed for him and when he comes to power then there will be different rules. When Imran Khan’s case was heard for two or three time previously then where are then orders of fool proof security. Court adjourned hearing of case.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 07 2023

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