RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has alleged that a constitutional amendments are being pursued to extend the terms of three top officials, including Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Islamabad High Court’s chief justice, and the Chief Election Commissioner.
Speaking to the media at Adiala Jail, Imran claimed that the government, despite losing previous political battles, is now resorting to these amendments to safeguard fraudulent election results and protect officials in power.
“They are amending the constitution to extend the terms of three umpires,” Khan said.
He warned that if Chief Justice Isa is removed, investigations into the May 9 protests and the alleged rigged elections will be launched.
Imran criticised the delay in addressing the May 9 events, accusing the government of trying to dismantle his party.
He pointed out that he had been targeted with over 140 legal cases before May 9, adding that attempts to remove him only intensified after the date.
Imran expressed concern that if the new chief justice takes office, the true events of May 9 will come to light.
He also criticised the government for undermining Pakistan’s judicial and electoral processes and delaying the tribunal decisions on the February 8 election.
