Islamabad – Government Rejects PTI’s Demand for Judicial Commission on May 9 Incidents
The government has officially rejected PTI’s demand for a judicial commission to investigate the May 9 incidents. It is also preparing a response to PTI’s other demands.
Key Incidents on May 9
| Incident | Details |
|---|---|
| Attack on GHQ | Targeted military installations |
| Attack on Corps Commander’s Residence | Coordinated attack on the residence of the corps commander |
| Desecration of Martyrs’ Memorials | Destruction of statues and memorials |
PTI’s Written Demands
In the third round of negotiations, PTI submitted a Charter of Demands, which included the following:
| PTI’s Demands | Details |
|---|---|
| Formation of Judicial Commissions | One for May 9 events and one for November 26 events |
| Release of Political Detainees | Release of political leaders and workers detained in jails |
Government’s Position on Pending Cases
The government maintains that judicial commissions cannot form for events that the courts are already handling. The position is summarized below:
| Government’s Stance | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| Judicial Commissions Cannot Be Formed | Cases related to May 9 are already in the judicial process in courts |
| No Political Prisoners for May 9 Events | No one related to May 9 is held as a political detainee |
Irfan Siddiqui Denies Finalized Response
Irfan Siddiqui, head of the government’s negotiating committee, denied media reports that claimed a finalized response to PTI’s demands had been prepared. He clarified that consultations are still ongoing, and they expect a response in about a week.
PTI’s Deadline for Decision
PTI has given the government a seven-day deadline. Consequently, the government must address PTI’s demands. Specifically, these demands include the formation of judicial commissions and the release of detained political figures.
| PTI’s Deadlines | Details |
|---|---|
| Judicial Commission Decision | Government has 7 days to decide on the matter |
| Release of Political Detainees | PTI demands release of political figures from jails |
Conclusion
The government will present its response to PTI’s demands in the upcoming round of negotiations. Both sides will continue to engage in discussions.
