Pakistan
PM Shehbaz urges CJP to constitute full court commission to investigate Imran’s allegations
The premier says an immediate decision over the allegations is need of the day
Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday urged the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial to form a full court commisison to investigate the allegations leveled by PTI Chairman Imtan Khan against his [Sharif] involvement in the firing incident on the long march container.
He condemned the assassination attack on Imran Khan, saying he canceled a presser that he was supposed to address following his return from China the same day.
Addressing a press conference in the provincial capital, Sharif said it's time he requested the chief justice to form a full court commission with all honorable and respectable judges for the greater interest of this country and to end this discord and chaos.
“I will immediately, via a letter in writing, request this and I hope this request will be supported in favour of people. And if you do not accept this request then these questions will be remain forever. This fitna and sazish will be buried only when facts come to light.”
He extended his wishes to Khan and other injured in the attack for a speedy recovery, and prayed for the victim who was shot dead in the attack.
“The attack is condemnable, however, when the nation is being pushed towards devastation by false narratives it is my responsibility that I play a positive role to protect the people,” he said, urging the PTI chief to present evidence to support his allegations.