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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided to form a larger bench to hear a petition challenging PTI’s planned protest and long march in Islamabad on September 27. The court issued notices to relevant authorities and sought their responses over concerns related to public inconvenience, security and business activities in the capital.
The Islamabad High Court has taken up a petition against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned September 27 protest and decided to constitute a larger bench due to the sensitivity of the matter.
The petition was filed by citizen Waqas Ahmed, who approached the court over concerns that the planned protest could affect routine life, traffic movement and business activities in Islamabad.
IHC Decides to Form Larger Bench
IHC Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar heard the petition and decided that the matter should be heard by a larger bench.
During the hearing, the chief justice termed the issue sensitive and observed that it involved constitutional concerns. Following this, the court decided to expand the bench for further proceedings.
The court also issued notices to the Attorney General for Pakistan and other relevant officials.
Details of Petition Against PTI March
The petition was filed against PTI’s planned protest and long march scheduled for September 27 in Islamabad.
The petitioner made several authorities respondents in the case, including:
Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) of all four provinces
Islamabad Police
Motorway Police
Other relevant government authorities
The petitioner’s lawyer told the court that his client was a trader in Islamabad and would be directly affected if the protest takes place in the capital.
Concerns Raised Over Protest Impact
During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel argued that the planned protest could create difficulties for citizens, commuters and businesses in Islamabad.
The lawyer said that the protest was announced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and expressed concerns about its possible impact on daily activities in the capital.
The petition also raised concerns regarding traffic disruption and possible challenges for maintaining routine life in Islamabad.
Security Concerns Mentioned During Hearing
The petitioner’s lawyer also raised security concerns while referring to previous PTI protests.
He mentioned the May 9 incidents and questioned whether there were concerns regarding security around Adiala Jail. The lawyer also referred to PTI’s previous attempts to enter Islamabad in 2024.
The counsel claimed that previous protests resulted in casualties and financial losses, citing media reports regarding losses of around Rs240 million.
Court Issues Notices to Officials
The Islamabad High Court issued notices to several officials and directed them to appear before the court.
The officials include:
Attorney General for Pakistan
Chief secretaries of all four provinces
IGPs of all four provinces
Advocate generals of provinces and Islamabad
Islamabad Chief Commissioner
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner
Islamabad Police Chief
The court summoned these officials in their personal capacity and sought responses on the matter.
Next Hearing of PTI March Case
The Islamabad High Court adjourned further proceedings and fixed the next hearing for September 10.
The larger bench will examine the petition after receiving responses from the relevant authorities regarding the planned PTI protest and related concerns.
Impact of Proposed PTI Protest on Islamabad
According to the petition, PTI’s planned sit-in and march could affect:
Daily routine of citizens
Traffic movement in Islamabad
Business activities in the capital
The court will review the matter after hearing responses from the concerned authorities.
FAQs:
1. Why did the Islamabad High Court form a larger bench for the PTI march case?
The Islamabad High Court decided to form a larger bench due to the sensitivity of the petition challenging PTI’s planned September 27 protest in Islamabad.
2. Who filed the petition against PTI’s Islamabad march?
The petition was filed by citizen Waqas Ahmed, who raised concerns about the possible impact of the protest on citizens, commuters and business activities.
3. When is PTI’s planned Islamabad march scheduled?
PTI’s planned protest and long march is scheduled for September 27 in Islamabad.
4. Which authorities received notices from the IHC?
The court issued notices to the Attorney General for Pakistan, provincial IGPs, advocate generals, chief secretaries, Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and IGP Islamabad.
5. What concerns were raised in the petition?
The petition raised concerns about possible security risks, disruption of public movement, inconvenience for citizens and effects on business activities in Islamabad.
6. When will the IHC hear the case again?
The Islamabad High Court adjourned further proceedings and fixed the next hearing for September 10.
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