June 4th 2024.
In a court decision that has brought a sigh of relief to many, the Islamabad High Court has ordered the authorities to re-open the central office of former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. This comes after the office was abruptly shut down almost two weeks ago by the Capital Development Authority on grounds of violating laws.
It all started on May 24, when the CDA raided the PTI office in Islamabad and sealed the building, claiming that it was constructed without following proper procedures. However, the PTI party members were quick to challenge this action in the Islamabad High Court, where Justice Saman Rizvi presided over the case. After a thorough hearing, Justice Rizvi reserved judgement and on Monday, the court announced its decision in favor of the PTI party.
As a result, on Tuesday, the court ordered the CDA to de-seal the PTI central secretariat, thereby allowing the party to resume its operations from its main office. This decision came just a day after Imran Khan, the founder of PTI, was acquitted in three high-profile cases, including the cipher case. This has been a great relief for Khan, who has been facing numerous legal battles since his ousting in April 2022.
Ever since his conviction and subsequent imprisonment in August last year, the 71-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician has been fighting his way through nearly 200 cases that have been filed against him. However, with this latest court decision, there is finally some respite for Imran Khan and his supporters. The PTI central office can now resume its operations, and Khan can continue to focus on his political ambitions without the added burden of legal battles.
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