Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called its supporters to the federal capital after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) confirmed its chairman’s bail in the Al-Qadir Trust case, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to address. After appearing in the High Court today.
Taking to Twitter, PTI tweeted on its official handle: “Thousands of peaceful Pakistanis from across the country will gather at Srinagar Highway G-13 Islamabad this morning to express solidarity with Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan. “
The tweet also said that after appearing at the IHC, Khan would address his supporters.
After appearing in the Islamabad High Court, Chairman Imran Khan will address the venue.
Khan is scheduled to appear before the IHC today for hearing in the Al-Qadir Trust case – in connection with which the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Khan, triggering violent protests across the country.
Arrest ‘illegal’: SC
In a major legal victory for Khan yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that his arrest at the IHC premises on May 9 was “illegal” and that the authorities should release the PTI chief “immediately”. .
The apex court instead sent Khan to Police Lines Guest House and ordered him to appear before the IHC at 11:00 am today.
The Supreme Court also preferred that no person shall be arrested within the court premises.
PTI celebrates
After Khan’s release from NAB remand, ardent party supporters took to the streets in support of the court’s decision.
Former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Usman Dar appealed to the party supporters to take to the streets to express solidarity and gratitude to the Supreme Court.
“All Pakistanis, wherever they are, come out in their respective areas to show solidarity and gratitude to the Supreme Court,” the PTI leader tweeted.
