Peshawar(News Desk)Former National Assembly Speaker and senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Qaiser, has expressed concerns over the judicial system being paralyzed following the 26th Constitutional Amendment. He stated that the country is under martial law, despite claims of human rights protections.
Speaking to the media in Peshawar, Qaiser claimed that numerous cases have been filed against PTI members, including false charges against party lawmakers. He also condemned the violence against PTI workers on November 26.
He criticized the judicial system post-26th amendment, alleging that the country is operating under de facto martial law. In a recent meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan in prison, Qaiser confirmed that Khan is under no pressure. Khan’s stance remains firm: he will not accept release until party workers are freed.
Qaiser further shared that the negotiating committee has presented two key demands to the government: the release of political prisoners, including the PTI Chairman, and a judicial inquiry into the events of May 9 and November 26.
He also expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s decision to let military courts pass judgments and expressed concern over rising tensions with Afghanistan, urging for dialogue to resolve the issue. Additionally, Qaiser condemned the crackdown on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM).
The PTI leader called for a reassessment of Pakistan’s foreign policy, emphasizing the need for reconciliation with Afghanistan, reflecting Pakistan’s unique cultural context.
