Pakistani Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan will be arrested in a case relating to hooliganism and sloganeering against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Minister Sanaullah’s vow to arrest Imran Khan
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has vowed to arrest opposition leader Imran Khan if he does not appear before a court in Lahore to face charges of incitement.
Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, is accused of making inflammatory speeches during recent anti-government protests. He has been summoned to appear before the court on October 26th.
If he fails to do so, Minister Sanaullah says that the PTI chief will be arrested and brought before the court. This is a serious matter, as Khan is accused of inciting violence and hatred against the government.
The PTI has accused the government of trying to silence its critics and stifle dissent. Minister Sanaullah’s vow to arrest Khan if he does not appear in court only adds fuel to this fire.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has vowed to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan if he fails to appear before a court in Lahore on October 26.
The PTI chief is facing charges of incitement and rioting stemming from an anti-government protest in 2014. A warrant for his arrest was issued last month, but Khan has so far evaded capture.
Sanaullah, speaking to reporters on may, said that Khan would be arrested “no matter where he is hiding” and that he would be brought before the court “even if we have to go to his house to get him”.
Khan has accused the government of trying to silence dissent and has vowed to continue his fight against what he calls Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s “corrupt” regime.
The PTI has called for nationwide protests on April 30 to demand Sharif’s resignation over allegations of corruption stemming from the Panama Papers leak.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has vowed to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan if a court issues a warrant for his arrest.
The minister made the remarks during an interview with a private television channel on Sunday night.
“If a court issues an arrest warrant for Imran Khan, we will arrest him,” the minister said.
Khan is facing charges of inciting violence and hate speech during the 2022 sit-in protests in Islamabad. A case was registered against him at the Secretariat police station in November last year.
The PTI chief has been summoned by the court on numerous occasions, but he has failed to appear before it.
In February, the Islamabad High Court had issued a final warning to Khan to appear before the court or face arrest.
The PTI has called for nationwide protests on April 29 against what it calls the government’s “anti-democratic” actions.
Background of the case
interior minister Rana Sanaullah has vowed to arrest Imran Khan if he does not comply with a court order to appear before a judicial magistrate in connection with a case filed against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief.
The case was registered against Khan and PTI general secretary Jahangir Tareen on October 5, 2016, under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 and the Explosive Substances Act 1908 for their involvement in the 2014 sit-in staged by PTI and PAT in Islamabad.
Khan is accused of inciting violence during the sit-in and of using inflammatory speeches to call for the overthrow of the government. He is also accused of damaging public property and obstructing traffic during the protest.
Tareen, on the other hand, is accused of providing financial support to the protesters and of instigating them to stage the sit-in.
Both Khan and Tareen have denied the charges against them and have challenged the case in court.
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has vowed to arrest Imran Khan in case he fails to appear before the court in a defamation case. The case was filed by a private individual, who accused Khan of making false statements against him.
The case is currently pending in the Lahore High Court, and Khan has been ordered to appear before the court on October 9th. However, Khan has failed to appear before the court on two previous occasions, and it is unclear if he will actually appear this time.
If Khan fails to appear again, Sanaullah has said that he will direct the police to arrest Khan and bring him before the court.
Minister Sanaullah’s stance on politics in Pakistan
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has vowed to arrest opposition leader Imran Khan if he steps foot in Pakistan. This is a strong stance from the minister, who is known for his tough political rhetoric.
Some people have criticized the minister for his comments, saying that he is simply trying to score political points. Others have praised him for speaking out against Khan, who they see as a threat to Pakistan’s stability.
Whatever your opinion on the matter, there is no doubt that Minister Sanaullah is a powerful force in Pakistani politics. His latest comments are sure to add fuel to the fire of the ongoing political battle between him and Khan.