Introduction
May the Provider grant the needy (Ameen). After a year-long struggle, the Supreme Court has finally granted permission to decide cases of 85 PTI-affiliated detainees held in military custody. It is painful to admit that during this time, the Supreme Court itself remained a hostage.
Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and now Syria have already been lost. Practically, these four Islamic countries are inactive on the global stage. Who’s next? In the coming days, Iran and Pakistan are the prime targets. The United States and Israel have already planned everything. A few weeks ago, the U.S.-Israel alliance in the Middle East seemed to falter, but today, their dominance in the region is firmly established. As the saying goes, “The punishment for weakness is sudden death.” Steps toward Pakistan are already echoing. Just today, sanctions were imposed on four companies—a clear beginning. Expect further pressure and tactics aimed at forcing Pakistan to recognize Israel.
After the spectacular failure of the November 24th long march, Imran Khan has decided to play his final card by launching a civil disobedience campaign from December 15th. Additionally, he has announced plans to block remittances from overseas Pakistanis. Setting aside the fact that from the August 14, 2014, “Azadi March” (D-Chowk sit-in) to his recent attempt to disrupt the SCO Summit, dozens of long marches, sit-ins, and rallies have been organized. Every time, Khan himself was actively present to stir emotions, provoke, and incite people before launching such adventures. Name one such campaign that didn’t end in failure for Imran Khan.
D-Chowk
When the November 24th long march and the call for a D-Chowk siege were announced, I repeatedly said, “The November 24th protest will fail.” Failure became inevitable. In a previous column, I explained that the November 24th protest was a result of Khan’s growing frustration and distrust of PTI leaders. Unnecessarily, frustration led to failure, as he failed to mobilize the public yet again.
Imran Khan’s previous calls bypassed the leadership and were directed straight at workers, leaving the leadership in the hands of Bushra Bibi. Although the government and the establishment, in the name of national interest, never shied away from mishandling matters, they dealt with PTI in the most clumsy ways. They allowed PTI to build a narrative around alleged casualties, true or false. Without debating its truth or falsehood, the significant fact remains that Khan’s followers still passionately claim to have witnessed at least a thousand deaths. Fortunately for the government, this narrative, too, withered away before it could bloom. In the coming days, even Khan’s final card will likely be reduced to empty threats, leaving the government to enjoy his growing desperation.
Imran Khan deserves credit score
Imran Khan merits credit score for ensuring that his followers by no means lose hope notwithstanding his disasters. on every occasion, he gives them with new, golden goals of the future. His supporters, at the very least, adopt his new narratives on social media.
However, there’s an issue: while consoling others, Khan himself falls under the spell of his own self-delusions. Civil disobedience and halting remittances seem easy to him, convinced that such measures will breathe life into his movement.
Although his final call has been suspended for now, he graciously granted the government a few more days. One must ask: if his call for December 15th was valid only until December 17th, what could he have achieved in two days? Who knows what illusion led him to issue his next ultimatum? For the government, it’s nothing more than an empty threat. Since being ousted from power, Khan has made dozens of overt and covert attempts at negotiations, but to no avail.
The “independent leadership” of PTI and the significant government and party positions
The “independent leadership” of PTI and the significant government and party positions assigned by Khan himself all served one purpose: to convey messages to the establishment and maintain contact. The rest is mere bravado. His demands during the final call were simple: a judicial commission for the events of May 9th and November 26th, and his immediate release. Otherwise, he threatened to halt remittances. The government should simply let Sunday pass as well. The ultimate result will be yet another failure. Recall that, upon becoming Prime Minister, Khan appealed to overseas Pakistanis, particularly in the West, to donate $1,000 each to Pakistan, only to face embarrassment. Even Nawaz Sharif’s “Qarz Utaro, Mulk Sanwaro” (Pay off the debt, build the nation) campaign from 32 years ago proved more effective.
Supreme Court
In my view, recent negotiations have been ongoing for several weeks. However, there’s an interesting aspect to Khan’s demands this time: the judicial commission for May 9th. It appears that Khan is looking for a way to apologize for May 9th. His insistence on having a commission comprised of three selected judges suggests a lack of trust in the rest of the Supreme Court, as he seeks a favorable decision. Attention, please! In the coming days, Imran Khan may apologize, but his release seems unlikely. Perhaps he may be allowed house arrest as a concession. Discussions are even underway on whether PTI should join the Shahbaz government or if PTI and PPP could form a coalition government. In my view, Imran Khan is broken and now desperately seeking his release under any circumstances. Negotiations are bound to succeed; it’s written on the wall.
The Supreme Court’s order
The Supreme Court’s order on December 13th allowed for immediate verdicts on detainees in military custody. It’s puzzling why, after a year-long trial, the decisions are still pending. Perhaps they are waiting to align the verdicts with the outcome of the negotiations. With all due respect, I appeal for decisions based on the principle of “Judge between people with justice” and in accordance with our esteemed military traditions.
My son, Barrister Hassan Niazi, has also been imprisoned for over a year. If he has committed a crime, he must face punishment under the law. But hypothetically, if his verdict is influenced by familial ties, collateral damage, or baseless fears, it would be an unfortunate miscarriage of justice. If Hassan Niazi is guilty of any crime, whether it be attacking installations, inciting violence, or causing unrest, he must face the law. The institution is well aware of the full facts regarding Hassan Niazi.
If his only crime is participating in an illegal protest, there are laws for that as well. The equal applies to the ultimate 85 detainees, specially leaders like Mehmood-ur-Rasheed, Ejaz Chaudhry, Yasmin Rashid, and Umar Cheema—they all deserve justice. My assumption is that most people of these detainees are imprisoned without sizeable wrongdoing. Our institutions have full information of the reality concerning a lot of these people. For God’s sake, do not exceed limits—grant justice to all. I am merely a petitioner for justice for my son! That’s all.
The excellent court docket’s decision on December thirteenth
The excellent court docket’s decision on December thirteenth, allowing for immediate verdicts on detainees in army custody, increases vital worries approximately the extended postpone in delivering justice. more than a yr has exceeded in view that these individuals have been taken into custody, yet their trials remain unresolved. This delay activates speculation that perhaps their fates are being strategically aligned with political negotiations or different considerations. but, justice ought to no longer be held hostage to political maneuvering or institutional interests. The fundamental principle of justice, as outlined in each legal and navy traditions, dictates that every accused individual must get hold of a truthful, impartial, and timely verdict.
Barrister Hassan Niazi ( justice system)
One of the individuals stricken by this prolonged detention is my son, Barrister Hassan Niazi. He has been imprisoned for over a yr without a verdict. If he’s guilty of against the law, he need to face an appropriate legal outcomes. however, if his punishment is simply a byproduct of political retaliation, familial affiliation, or baseless suspicions, then it’d constitute a grave miscarriage of justice. Justice ought to be applied equally, without discrimination or bias. The query that arises is: What precisely is Hassan Niazi’s crime? If he is accused of attacking military installations, inciting violence, or causing unrest, then the organization already possesses the evidence to establish his guilt. however, if his best offense changed into participation in an unlawful protest, there are mounted legal guidelines to deal with such infractions. Arbitrary detentions and disproportionate punishments undermine the credibility of criminal institutions and erode public accept as true with inside the justice system.
The equal wellknown of justice applies
The equal wellknown of justice applies to the opposite 85 detainees, a lot of whom are outstanding political leaders, including Mehmood-ur-Rasheed, Ejaz Chaudhry, Yasmin Rashid, and Umar Cheema. those people had been held in custody with out clean felony justification, and their prolonged detention raises critical human rights issues. Our institutions are absolutely privy to the information surrounding those instances. If they’re guilty of serious crimes, then the proof must be provided in a court of law, and due technique should be followed. but if they are innocent or being held without vast evidence, then their continued imprisonment isn’t always simply unjust—it’s miles an abuse of strength.
I attraction to the ones in positions of authority to make certain that justice isn’t compromised. Justice ought to no longer be stimulated through political stress, non-public vendettas, or institutional biases. As a petitioner, my most effective request is for justice—not favoritism, not leniency, but justice in step with the law. The precept of fairness and impartiality should be upheld, for most effective through justice can a state preserve its moral and legal integrity.