KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered the Deputy Commissioner to review PTI’s fresh application and submit a report on the contempt petition against the Deputy Commissioner East and SSP regarding the denial of permission to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally in Bagh Jinnah. .
In the High Court, a contempt petition was heard against the Deputy Commissioner East and SSP regarding the denial of permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf to hold a rally in Bagh Jinnah.
Justice Yusuf Ali Saeed remarked that what is the problem, why PTI is not being allowed to hold a rally, why is the issue being hung?
The Deputy Commissioner of Eastern District said that the meeting is not being allowed due to lack of security clearance.
Justice Yusuf Ali Saeed inquired who is not giving security clearance?
The Deputy Commissioner said that according to intelligence reports, there is a threat of terrorism during the rally.
The court remarked that what is the security problem in Karachi, no other political party is holding a rally? If security is that much of a problem, then ban jalsa processions in the city. There are several alternative places in Karachi, where the applicant may be allowed to hold the meeting.
The Deputy Commissioner said that PTI cannot be allowed to hold a rally anywhere in Karachi in view of security threats.
The court inquired that where are the minutes of the meeting? Which security threats are identified?
PTI’s lawyer Barrister Ali Tahir stated that PTI wants to hold a rally on October 7 in Karachi. The authorities concerned should be instructed to reconsider the new application regarding the PTI rally. Meetings of other political parties are being held in Karachi day by day.
The court sought a report on not allowing the rally and security threats.
The court ordered the Deputy Commissioner to review and submit a report on PTI’s fresh application. The court adjourned the hearing till October 2.
