Washington/Islamabad: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s close aide Shahbaz Gill – who is currently in the US – has registered himself as a foreign agent of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the country. Gill registered himself as a foreign agent of the party under the US Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) and was issued a registration number by the US Department of Justice. The former special assistant to the prime minister, who is facing sedition charges, was granted permission by the Lahore High Court (LHC) to go abroad for a month on March 29, but later sought to extend his stay in the US. Filed a new application. In his documents submitted on May 11, Gill informed US authorities of nine meetings with US citizens between April 19 and May 9 of this year. In all these meetings, he wrote, “the current violation of human rights in Pakistan” was discussed with American citizens.
The registration documents also include Gill’s written statement describing the nature and manner of his intentions in the United States as an agent. “It is purely on honorary basis. No financial charges are involved. I believe in PTI’s vision,” he wrote. He added: “His [PTI’s] political supporters. As such, I try to promote their political struggle for democracy and rule of law and to inform people/officials in the United States about the political struggle of the Pakistani people and PTI. In his statement, Gale also wrote that in addition to meeting with people and participating in protests, he intended to meet with government officials, including congressional representatives and senators, and other relevant officials such as the Department of State or the Department of Justice. Try to make appointments.
“I plan to meet with the general public and Pakistani Americans as well as officials to discuss the current political crisis in Pakistan. Issues of human rights violations and violations of freedom of expression will be discussed. He added: “To this end, I will attend some public meetings and protests organized by Pakistani Americans. I will seek to meet with government officials, including congressional representatives and senators, and any other relevant officials, such as the Department of State or the Department of Justice, to increase understanding of governance in Pakistan and the violation of its democratic values. could
Meanwhile, PTI leader Shehbaz Gill could not be charged in the treason case for “inciting people against a state institution”. The case was heard in the District and Sessions Court Islamabad. Shahbaz Gill’s lawyer Murtaza Turi appeared in the court of duty judge Arshad Mahmood. Murtaza Turi told the court that Shahbaz Gill is currently in America. He cannot appear in court. Therefore, his plea of immunity should be granted. Prosecution Raja Rizwan Abbasi opposed Shehbaz Gill’s immunity plea. Lahore High Court allowed Shahbaz Gill to go abroad for two weeks. Shahbaz Gill filed an application in the court to extend the period of stay abroad.
