The Islamabad High Court has disposed of a request from the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, to meet with the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan. The hearing, presided over by Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, concluded that there were no official restrictions preventing Gandapur from meeting Khan.
During the proceedings, Justice Arbab remarked, “You can check on this; no further requests should come here.” The court was informed by the Deputy Superintendent of Adiala Jail that coordinators for the meeting had been appointed, emphasizing that no restrictions were currently in place for Gandapur’s meeting with Khan. However, he noted a significant concern: “The coordinator, Intazar Panjotha, has unfortunately been kidnapped.”
In addition to Panjotha, the Deputy Superintendent mentioned that Barrister Gohar and Salman Akram Raja were also involved in coordinating the meeting. He explained that coordinators typically finalize the list of attendees beforehand, and meetings with inmates do occur within the jail facilities.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir questioned the reasoning behind any imposed restrictions on meetings. The Deputy Superintendent clarified that such measures are enforced by the Ministry of Interior, citing security concerns as the primary rationale.
This development marks a notable moment in the ongoing political dynamics surrounding Imran Khan and the PTI, with implications for political communication and engagement among party leaders amidst ongoing legal challenges.
