This is the first time in the history of Pakistan that an ex-dictator is being tried under Article 6 of the constitution. As expected, our 'brave' commando general has conveniently suffered from heart ailment and instead of facing the court, is hiding in the hospital.
Speculation is rife that the government will allow Parvez to run abroad. This will not be unexpected given the past history of compromises of Nawaz Sharif.
But the almost complete silence of Imran Khan on this issue has been a disappointment. This issue is of critical importance for Pakistan as it is going to decide whether military holds the ultimate power in Pakistan or the law and constitution are supreme. If Parvez is sent abroad on the pretext of health treatment, it will mean that military personnel are above the law. in that case there will be no justification for giving punishment to any other criminal as well.
Imran Khan has always talked about the supremacy of constitution and equal application of law for everyone. It will be a tragedy if he keeps silent and allows a replay of Raymond Davis episode to happen. As the most influential politician in Pakistan, Imran Khan must speak up and put pressure on the government that Musharraf should be prosecuted fully as per the law and constitution of Pakistan. The government must not be allowed to compromise on application of law. Silence will indicate collusion with the government on the issue.
Speculation is rife that the government will allow Parvez to run abroad. This will not be unexpected given the past history of compromises of Nawaz Sharif.
But the almost complete silence of Imran Khan on this issue has been a disappointment. This issue is of critical importance for Pakistan as it is going to decide whether military holds the ultimate power in Pakistan or the law and constitution are supreme. If Parvez is sent abroad on the pretext of health treatment, it will mean that military personnel are above the law. in that case there will be no justification for giving punishment to any other criminal as well.
Imran Khan has always talked about the supremacy of constitution and equal application of law for everyone. It will be a tragedy if he keeps silent and allows a replay of Raymond Davis episode to happen. As the most influential politician in Pakistan, Imran Khan must speak up and put pressure on the government that Musharraf should be prosecuted fully as per the law and constitution of Pakistan. The government must not be allowed to compromise on application of law. Silence will indicate collusion with the government on the issue.
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