ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court conveyed concerns of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) concerns relating to its founder Imran Khan and the provision of medical reports to the relevant executive authorities for appropriate consideration in accordance with law.
A group of parliamentarians affiliated to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, gathered in front of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on January 30, 2026, to register concerns regarding access to their imprisoned leader. The Registrar, Supreme Court of Pakistan engaged with their representatives and assured that the concerns would be brought into the notice of Hon’ble the Chief Justice of Pakistan.
Later in the day, PTI counsel, Salman Akram Raja, Advocate Supreme Court, was granted audience by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan. During the interaction, concerns relating to access to the imprisoned PTI leader, including access by family members and medical professionals, were conveyed. As the matter raised did not directly pertain to proceedings pending before the Supreme Court, the concerns were referred to the relevant executive authorities for consideration in accordance with law, on which the gathering dispersed peacefully.
In absence of any communicated response for a week, the delegation, including opposition leaders in Senate and the National Assembly, once again approached the Supreme Court on February 6, 2026, with a signed memorandum, which was formally received by the Registrar, Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan, in order to address such eventualities in future, also issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for engaging aggrieved litigants. The SOPs emphasise ensuring accessibility, facilitation, and provision of necessary amenities, including emergency medical cover, without compromising institutional decorum, judicial functions, or the rights of access of other litigants.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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