On Wednesday, Zartaj Gul, a leader from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), publicly apologized for the unfortunate events that transpired following the arrest of Imran Khan on May 9. Speaking to the media at the Peshawar High Court after filing a transit bail plea, Gul expressed uncertainty about the upcoming elections, stating, “I don’t know whether I am contesting the election or a war.”
Zartaj Gul will spend the night at Peshawar High Court, refusing to leave out of fear of arrest. Supportive lawyers and party members delivered essentials like food and blankets to her. pic.twitter.com/7Bu9BKeKoo
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Emphasizing her significant contributions to Dera Ghazi Khan, Gul asserted that no one else had achieved as much in the region. Concerns about a potential arrest were raised as she noticed the presence of the police force outside, leading her to request bail. She confidently stated, “I can go to any court; the whole country is ours. I will not leave here until I get bail.”
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Addressing voters, Zartaj Gul urged them not to panic and to maintain faith in the constitution and the law. Additionally, she issued an apology for the incidents on May 9, expressing regret for any disturbances caused.
Simultaneously, an Anti-Terrorism Court made a significant decision by ordering the confiscation of properties belonging to 51 individuals, including prominent PTI figures like Murad Saeed, Hamad Azhar, and Umar Ayub, in connection with the Gujranwala Cantt attack and arson case on May 9. The court labeled these individuals as advertisers, adding to the legal challenges faced by PTI.
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