IHC forms larger bench to hear petition against PTI Sept 27 protest
A citizen petition challenging the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf planned Sept 27 nationwide protest prompted the Islamabad High Court to form a larger bench and summon multiple senior officials for a Sept 10 hearing. The petitioner, trader Waqas Ahmed, argued the demonstration could disrupt business, traffic and normal life in Islamabad and cited past November 2024 clashes that reportedly caused deaths and about Rs240 million in losses. The court noted the matter's sensitivity and possible constitutional consequences, issued notices to federal and provincial officials, and raised questions about use of government machinery and judicial independence.
The IHC convened a larger bench and summoned officials over the Sept 27 protest.
Context
The PTI has announced a nationwide protest for Sept 27 to demand Imran Khan's release. A petition cites past November 2024 clashes and potential disruption. The court formed a larger bench and called officials for a Sept 10 hearing.
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