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Lahore: Home Minister Rana Sanallah He hinted that legal proceedings could be initiated to declare the former prime minister Omran KhanPolitical party Tehreek-e-Insaf Pakistan (PTI) Prohibited Group, Tribune reported.
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Saturday, Rana He said that the legal team of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is studying the matter in light of many information that may lead to filing a case against the party.
But he made it clear that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.
according to him, Punjab The police along with other law enforcement agencies carried out an operation against a “no-go area” in Lahore where a political leader had allegedly created an “atmosphere of fear”.
Sanaullah said the action was taken after encountering resistance while carrying out court orders, which led to concerns about the possible presence of a terrorist organization, the Tribune reported.
He added, “The operation resulted in clearing the restricted area in Zaman Park. Despite the presence of a search warrant, the officials did not enter the residential area.”
The Home Minister said that 65 people were arrested from the outside part of the building, most of them not belonging to Punjab and their role is suspicious.
He added that guns, equipment for making incendiary bombs, a slingshot and other weapons were found from Zaman Park.
Earlier on Saturday, Punjab police launched a surprise search at Imran’s house, hours after he left to appear in a local court in Islamabad, and arrested a number of party workers.
Describing the police raid in Zaman Park as a serious violation of the orders of the Lahore High Court, former Punjab Chief Minister and Chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said the police operation in Zaman Park was carried out under the direction of Maryam Nawaz and Rana. God creation.
The leadership of the movement strongly condemned the “state terrorism” unleashed at the residence of the party chief Omran The Don newspaper reported that Khan, who they said was “part of London’s plan to eliminate him”.
The Tribune reports that a Lahore Metropolitan Police Officer (CCPO) personally observed the operation as police used heavy machinery to break down the gate of PTI Chief Imran Imran. KhanAccommodation.
Water cannons, bulldozers and a prisoner car were escorted by the police. They quickly demolished the PTI camps in the area with the help of cranes and removed the barricades and containers.
Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr Usman Anwar said weapons were found during today’s search operation.
“We have recovered weapons from Imran Khan’s house. There are more weapons there. There was an impression that it was a no-go area but we have removed it,” the Punjab group said during a press conference, flanked by the Punjab caretaker. Information Minister Amir Mir.
He said that there were also some bunkers constructed in Zaman Park while some bulletproof equipment was also found. The Tribune added that all illegal encroachments had also been removed.
Legal proceedings against Imran Khan began after he was removed from office in a parliamentary vote early last year. The 70-year-old politician is calling for early elections and organizing nationwide protests.
prime minister Shahbaz Sharif He rejected Khan’s demands, saying the elections would go ahead as scheduled later this year. The political infighting comes as the country grapples with an economic crisis, awaiting a US$1.1 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund.
The case before the Islamabad High Court accuses Imran Khan of selling luxury watches and other items handed over to the state during his 2018-2022 prime ministerial term.
The Election Commission of Pakistan found him guilty and banned him from holding public office for one parliamentary term. Imran says he avoids the sessions because he fears for his safety.
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Saturday, Rana He said that the legal team of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is studying the matter in light of many information that may lead to filing a case against the party.
But he made it clear that it is ultimately up to the courts to officially ban a political party.
according to him, Punjab The police along with other law enforcement agencies carried out an operation against a “no-go area” in Lahore where a political leader had allegedly created an “atmosphere of fear”.
Sanaullah said the action was taken after encountering resistance while carrying out court orders, which led to concerns about the possible presence of a terrorist organization, the Tribune reported.
He added, “The operation resulted in clearing the restricted area in Zaman Park. Despite the presence of a search warrant, the officials did not enter the residential area.”
The Home Minister said that 65 people were arrested from the outside part of the building, most of them not belonging to Punjab and their role is suspicious.
He added that guns, equipment for making incendiary bombs, a slingshot and other weapons were found from Zaman Park.
Earlier on Saturday, Punjab police launched a surprise search at Imran’s house, hours after he left to appear in a local court in Islamabad, and arrested a number of party workers.
Describing the police raid in Zaman Park as a serious violation of the orders of the Lahore High Court, former Punjab Chief Minister and Chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf Chaudhry Parvez Elahi said the police operation in Zaman Park was carried out under the direction of Maryam Nawaz and Rana. God creation.
The leadership of the movement strongly condemned the “state terrorism” unleashed at the residence of the party chief Omran The Don newspaper reported that Khan, who they said was “part of London’s plan to eliminate him”.
The Tribune reports that a Lahore Metropolitan Police Officer (CCPO) personally observed the operation as police used heavy machinery to break down the gate of PTI Chief Imran Imran. KhanAccommodation.
Water cannons, bulldozers and a prisoner car were escorted by the police. They quickly demolished the PTI camps in the area with the help of cranes and removed the barricades and containers.
Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr Usman Anwar said weapons were found during today’s search operation.
“We have recovered weapons from Imran Khan’s house. There are more weapons there. There was an impression that it was a no-go area but we have removed it,” the Punjab group said during a press conference, flanked by the Punjab caretaker. Information Minister Amir Mir.
He said that there were also some bunkers constructed in Zaman Park while some bulletproof equipment was also found. The Tribune added that all illegal encroachments had also been removed.
Legal proceedings against Imran Khan began after he was removed from office in a parliamentary vote early last year. The 70-year-old politician is calling for early elections and organizing nationwide protests.
prime minister Shahbaz Sharif He rejected Khan’s demands, saying the elections would go ahead as scheduled later this year. The political infighting comes as the country grapples with an economic crisis, awaiting a US$1.1 billion bailout package from the International Monetary Fund.
The case before the Islamabad High Court accuses Imran Khan of selling luxury watches and other items handed over to the state during his 2018-2022 prime ministerial term.
The Election Commission of Pakistan found him guilty and banned him from holding public office for one parliamentary term. Imran says he avoids the sessions because he fears for his safety.
