Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi Division President Raja Azhar, alongside members of the PTI Karachi cabinet, held an important press conference at Insaf House.
PTI Karachi President Raja Azhar was accompanied by Senior Vice President Faheem Khan, Information Secretary Fauzia Siddiqui, Legal Secretary Anwar Kamal, Additional Legal Secretary Advocate Mahjabeen Rajput, Deputy General Secretary Sarbuland Khan, and Advocate Khalid Mahmood.
During the press conference, Raja Azhar emphasized that the Supreme Court’s decision has made it clear that the reserved seats belong to PTI. He criticized the Election Commission for its failure to conduct transparent elections.
“PTI adheres to the law and demands the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the fraudulent elections. We will fight this battle legally,” he declared.
Azhar said PTI will continue its fight, with a major rally to be held this Sunday, starting from Karachi Press Club and marching to Mazar-e-Quaid.”
PTI Karachi Senior Vice President Faheem Khan shared his disappointment with the recent legislative actions, comparing them to constitutional amendments during PTI’s tenure, which he claimed were in Pakistan’s best interest. He criticized the treatment of assembly members, recounting incidents where lawmakers were denied basic freedoms. “Shame on those who legislate under such conditions,” he said, expressing his frustration over the way votes were manipulated. Faheem praised the Supreme Court for its judgment, asserting that the assembly is incomplete without representation from reserved seats.
Deputy General Secretary Sarbuland Khan spoke about the irregularities and vote tampering during the elections. He stated that the Election Commission acted with malice, attempting to undermine PTI. “According to my Form 45 and Form 47, I was the winning member serving in the Sindh Assembly. However, after a long period, under the pretense of a recount, 6,000 of my votes were fraudulently declared invalid, causing me to lose,” he said. Sarbuland Khan announced that he would take the matter to the Supreme Court.
Advocate Khalid Mahmood highlighted the rigging that took place during the general elections. “Despite orders for a recount, the Election Commission manipulated the results. PTI’s mandate was stolen, and an unjust FIR was filed. This amounts to treason,” he claimed.
PTI Karachi Legal Secretary Anwar Kamal voiced concerns over proposed constitutional amendments, particularly Article 4. He argued that these changes would bring institutions under direct control and violate Articles 5 and 25. He also commended Chief Justice Bandial’s stance on floor crossing, calling it a strong step towards protecting democracy.
The press conference concluded with a call for a peaceful rally this Sunday, with all Karachi citizens urged to participate. PTI Karachi has already submitted a request for permission to the Commissioner of Karachi.