Imran Khan, the imprisoned founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has addressed a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Qazi Faez Isa, highlighting seven critical issues that urgently need judicial attention.
In his letter, Khan urged the Chief Justice to consider the National Accountability Bureau’s pardon of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Toshakhana case, the Bahawalnagar incident, a request for action against a letter from six judges, an independent investigation of the events on May 9, an inquiry into a statement by the Commissioner of Rawalpindi, scrutiny of alleged election rigging on February 8, and questions regarding the allocation of reserved seats.
Khan emphasized that failing to address these significant issues could deepen Pakistan’s constitutional crisis. He quoted Albert Einstein to underscore the responsibility of those in power: “The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.”
He expressed concerns over the deteriorating state of the rule of law and constitutional supremacy in Pakistan, which has fostered a “law of the jungle” environment. Khan stressed the importance of judicial intervention by the superior judiciary to prevent a decline into chaos, which he believes would be catastrophic for any civilized society.
He noted that some issues are pending before the Supreme Court, while others warrant immediate judicial review. Khan also recalled a moment when CJP Isa addressed the parliament during the 50th anniversary of Pakistan’s constitution, declaring the constitution his guiding principle, following the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).
Khan concluded by challenging CJP Isa to demonstrate whether his proclamation of upholding the constitution was genuine or merely empty words, as the majority of Pakistanis endure the state’s harsh measures.
