PTI Submits Written Demands Including Investigation Into May 9, Nov 24-27 Events
Abdullah Hussain (@Abdulla99267510) Published January 16, 2025 | 01:21 PM
PTI demands formation of an independent judicial commission led by CJP or three judges of SC to investigate the matters and submit report within seven-day time
ISLAMABAD: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Jan 16th, 2025) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday submitted its written demands including Chief Justice of Pakistan-(CJP) led commission to investigate May 9 events as well as probe into the incidents took place from Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2024.
Opposition Leader in National Assembly Umar Ayub submitted the charter of demands to National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who played role in bringing both government and opposition close to sit together and negotiate.
The charter of demands submitted by the PTI carried signature of all six members including Umar Ayub, Ali Amin Gandapur, Salman Akram Raja, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza.
According to the sources, the third round of negotiations between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committees started.
Facilitated by Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the third round of negotiations between the government and PTI's negotiation committees is underway at the Parliament House.
The government committee includes Irfan Siddiqui, Rana Sanaullah, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Farooq Sattar, while PTI's committee consists of Umar Ayub, Asad Qaiser, Ali Amin Gandapur, Allama Raja Nasser Abbas, and Sahibzada Hamid Raza.
PTI's Written Demands:
The written demands state that one commission should inquire into the arrest of the founder of PTI on May 9, the entry of Rangers and police into the Islamabad High Court, and the investigation of CCTV footage related to the events of May 9 after the founder’s arrest.
The Federal government should form two Commissions of Inquiry, consisting of the Chief Justice or three judges of the Supreme Court. The commission should be established under the Commission of Inquiry Act 2017, and the appointment of the judges should be made within 7 days with mutual consent between PTI and the government.
PTI's demand also includes an inquiry into whether media censorship was imposed concerning May 9 events and whether journalists were harassed. The commission should investigate the nationwide internet shutdown and identify those responsible.
PTI's demand also includes an inquiry into whether media censorship was imposed concerning May 9 events and whether journalists were harassed. The commission should investigate the nationwide internet shutdown and identify those responsible.
PTI calls for the commission to identify those responsible for excessive use of force against the protesters, investigate difficulties in registering FIRs, and probe incidents of media censorship.
PTI demands that the second commission investigate the events of November 24-27, 2024, and identify those who ordered the use of force and firing on protesters in Islamabad. The commission should also examine CCTV recordings from hospitals and medical facilities to determine the number of martyrs and injured.
The written demands also state that the federal, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan governments should issue order to release or suspension of sentences for all political prisoners.
Before the meeting, while talking to a private tv, KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur stated that they were going for negotiations and it would be clear later whether there would be any agreement.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister further mentioned that they sit down with careful thought, and if there were doubts, he wouldn't have participated.
In response to a question, Ali Amin Gandapur said that there was no need for backdoor negotiations when open negotiations were taking place.
