ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday sent a Rs10 billion legal notice to Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel for making “defamatory and malicious” allegations against him.
The case was filed against the minister for “disseminating and disseminating false, baseless, false, misleading, false, malicious and defamatory information/facts” during a press conference held on May 26, which He had shared “details” of Khan’s medical. The report, which was taken after he was examined at Pimms Hospital after his arrest on May 9.
According to the notice, the presser was viewed in Pakistan as well as across the world through electronic media channels, YouTube and other social media platforms, while its details were also published in national and international newspapers.
The notice states that Patel, through his press conference, falsely, erroneously, dishonestly, unfairly, immorally and maliciously asserted/alleged that in Khan’s medical report excessive alcohol consumption, his There are no reports of leg fractures, and unstable mental health.
The PTI chief, in a notice served under Section 8 of the Defamation Ordinance 2002, has asked Patel to retract his statements, tender an unconditional apology and admit the misinformation, defamation and false allegations against him. 10 billion to pay Rs. Refrain from repeating and making further defamatory comments and remarks against him in future.
The notice warned Patel to do the necessary work within 15 days or Khan would initiate legal action against him.
“The cost of such proceedings and the risk of consequences thereof shall be entirely at your own risk,” the PTI chairman’s notice said.
According to the notice, the amount received for defamation will be donated to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
The notice questioned the minister about the allegations he made in the presser, including alleged traces of alcohol consumption in urine samples and the lack of details about the handling and trauma endured by Khan. Questions about
“It may be pointed out here that the comments/remarks have been made by you knowingly, willfully, willfully, willfully and maliciously which is highly unreasonable and meets all standards. defies the principles of ethics and morality laid down by the,” the notice mentioned in detail.
The PTI chairman’s notice also said that Patel’s remarks and comments were also against the standards and ethics that a cabinet minister should possess and display.
“That you are responsible and liable for the defamatory circulation and dissemination described above which has damaged the goodwill of our client, harmed his reputation and adversely affected our client’s reputation. Likewise, You have also caused our client emotional trauma, mental anguish, distress and distress,” the notice said.
Allegations
Referring to the details of the former prime minister’s medical report at a press conference in Karachi on Friday, the health minister said it indicated heavy alcohol consumption, a fracture in his leg and unstable mental health.
He said the report did not contain any details about his foot fracture, which Khan claimed he sustained after the November 3 murder bid.
“He [Imran Khan] had a plaster on his foot for about five to six months, but the medical report did not indicate any fracture,” he added.
The minister said that the PTI chief’s urine sample has also been taken. He said that the initial report showed the presence of toxic substances and high consumption of alcohol and cocaine.
He said the report also mentioned Khan’s mental health, saying his actions and body language were “not that of a fit man”.
“The report says that a person with stable mental health does not make these kinds of gestures,” he said.
