PESHAWAR: Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan has said that his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would abolish controversial 26th constitutional amendment after returning to power.
Speaking to journalists outside Peshawar Press Club, he hit hard at the government over registering “fake cases” against his party leaders and supporters. He stated that PTI has no communication with the government and is striving for the release of all political prisoners.
Speaking to Pakhtun Digital, Omar Ayub expressed frustration over the legal actions against him. “I don’t even know the exact number of cases, but I am forced to keep appearing in court,” he said.
Earlier, the opposition leader in National Assembly appeared before the Peshawar High Court for extension in protective bail. He informed the court that 70 cases had been registered in various locations, but he did not have full details.
A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Abdul Fayaz heard the petition. The court granted Omar Ayub a 35-day protective bail and issued orders not to arrest him in the cases registered. The court ordered him to appear in the relevant courts.
The Assistant Registrar General presented the case records in court. He confirmed that the FIA had no inquiries against Ayub. However, Islamabad Police had registered eight cases against him. After reviewing the details, the court disposed of the petition and instructed Ayub to appear before the concerned courts.
Talking to media, he criticised the worsening law and order situation, claiming institutions were targeting PTI. He pointed out that in Balochistan, deteriorating security forced people to travel in convoys.
He urged security institutions to take responsibility and act decisively to end terrorism.
Ayub reaffirmed PTI’s commitment to its imprisoned workers. He praised the Insaf Lawyer Forum for defending their cases. “They will never be left alone. They are fighting for real freedom,” he said.
The Opposition Leader demanded fair treatment for PTI members and an end to political victimisation.
