IHC CJ questions whether Imran Khan will risk everything for a 'Game of Thrones'
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PTI Chairman Imran Khan (left) and Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah. — Reuters/IHC website
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday asked whether PTI Chairman Imran Khan wanted to hurt the morale of the armed forces by delivering anti-military speeches.
IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah's remarks came during a hearing against the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority's (PEMRA) order prohibiting television channels from airing Khan's speeches live.
At the last hearing, the IHC CJ had suspended the order till September 5 and observed that the regulatory authority "does not have the authority" to issue such orders.
Barrister Ali Zafar represented Khan during today's hearing and a representative of PEMRA was also present to apprise the court of the regulator's stance.
After hearing the arguments of both sides, the court wrapped up the case.
The PEMRA ban came into place on August 21 after the PTI chairman threatened state institutions and government officials with serious consequences.
PEMRA's notification said that Khan's addresses are in open violation of the regulator's rules and Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan.
According to the regulator, the ban has been put in place under Section 27 of the PEMRA Ordinance 2002. The PEMRA notification cited Khan's speech at the F9 Park, Islamabad as the reason behind the ban.
Apart from the ban, Khan is also facing contempt of court proceedings for threatening Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry during the same speech.
Today's hearing
At today's hearing, PEMRA's lawyer apprised the IHC that the regulator issued a show-cause notice to delay the airing of his live speeches. In response, the IHC CJ asked why the regulator did not ensure that the rule of delaying live speeches was followed.
"Several responsible people issue irresponsible statements. You [PEMRA] have to follow the law and the court will not interfere in it," the IHC chief justice said.
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