PTI leaders denied meeting with Imran Khan again; party slams economic policies

Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) were once again denied permission to meet their incarcerated leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, at Adiala jail on Thursday. This marks a repeated instance where party officials have been unable to gain access to Khan.

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They waited from 2pm to 4pm and returned after the visiting hours ended. It is unfortunate that the jail authorities are not implementing court orders.

The PTI had submitted a list of six party members to the jail authorities, seeking permission for a meeting. While the Islamabad High Court has designated Tuesdays for family visits and Thursdays for party leaders, the PTI claims jail officials are disregarding these court orders. Advocates preparing visitor lists reported that the six leaders waited outside the jail for two hours but were ultimately not allowed to see Khan before visiting hours concluded.

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They urged the government to reform the tax system and revive the economy, arguing that greater emphasis should be placed on attracting investment to address the country’s mounting challenges.

In a separate development, PTI leaders voiced strong criticism of the federal government's economic policies, describing them as flawed and short-sighted, leading to the country's economic decline. Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa finance minister Taimur Khan Jhagra, speaking at a press conference, acknowledged a recent US-Iran agreement as positive for regional peace but stressed Pakistan must first stabilize its own economy. He urged tax system reforms and greater efforts to attract investment.

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MNA Dawar Khan Kundi criticised the federal government for neglecting the southern districts of KP and demanded greater attention to these underdeveloped regions.

Meanwhile, MNA Dawar Khan Kundi highlighted the federal government's neglect of the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, demanding increased attention to these underdeveloped regions. Additionally, PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram expressed concern over significant judicial delays in cases involving Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi.

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PTI Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram expressed concern over what he described as prolonged judicial delays in cases involving Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi.