Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has submitted a comprehensive written response to the Supreme Court, urging the dismissal of intra-court appeals against the nullification of recent amendments to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws. In his detailed reply, Khan argued that amending laws to shield individuals from corruption charges is unprecedented and detrimental to the nation's economic health. He emphasized that corruption has severe and destructive effects on the economy. During the hearing, Justice Athar Minullah noted that the amendments could potentially benefit Khan himself. However, Khan reiterated that his stance is not personal but centered on national interest. He asserted that any legislative changes should adhere to constitutional principles and focus on preventing abuses of power by NAB, rather than protecting specific individuals.

Khan recounted an instance where NAB accused him of undervaluing a necklace worth 1.8 million rupees at 3.18 million rupees, suggesting that such actions are part of a broader agenda to fabricate cases against him. He called for the Chief Justice to recuse himself from hearing his cases to ensure impartial justice. Highlighting past instances of corruption, Khan argued that corrupt individuals have historically manipulated laws and used Parliament as a shield. He warned that amendments designed to protect corrupt practices undermine public trust in the legal system. Khan stressed that the purpose of legislation should serve the public interest rather than individual gains. He urged the Supreme Court to acknowledge the broader implications of these amendments and not overlook the facts.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan