Terrorism charges against former Prime Minster Imran Khan are making international waves. The United Nations (UN) has even taken notice of the terror charges against Imran Khan.
According to the details, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for calm, de-escalation of tensions, and respect for rule of law.
“The Secretary-General is aware of the charges brought against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and emphasizes the need for a competent, independent, and impartial legal process,” his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in response to a question at the regular briefing at UN Headquarters in New York.
Read more: PTI supporters come out to protect Imran Khan from arrest
“He (UN chief) urges calm, lowering of tensions, and respect for the rule of law, human rights, and fundamental freedoms,” the spokesman added.
PTI’s official Twitter account also shared the news and criticized the incumbent government.
“Notice of the terrorism case filed against Imran Khan by the United Nations. Due to the fascism and vindictive policies of the imported government, Pakistan is facing a backlash all over the world,” PTI tweeted.
اقوام متحدہ کی جانب سے عمران خان پر درج ہونے والے دہشت گردی کے مقدمے کا نوٹس۔ امپورٹڈ حکومت کی فسطائیت اور انتقامی پالیسیوں کے سبب پوری دنیا میں پاکستان کو سبکی کا سامنا ہے، تفصیلات سینئر صحافی سمیع ابراھیم کی زبانی#عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن pic.twitter.com/0OMTypj5d5
— PTI (@PTIofficial) August 23, 2022
Terrorism charges against Imran Khan
The PTI chief was booked under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (punishment for acts of terrorism) regarding his comments at his Islamabad rally on Saturday.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), he threatened Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry and police officers at a rally in F-9 Park to “terrorise” police officials and the judiciary.
The former premier had also taken exception to Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry, who had approved his close aide Shahbaz Gill’s two-day physical remand at the request of the capital police, and said she should “prepare herself as action would be taken against her”.
Later, Imran Khan approached the Islamabad High Court to seek pre-arrest bail in the terrorism case against him which was approved.
Needless to say, the international media has been actively reporting on the terrorism charges against Imran Khan.
Read more: How world media reacted to Imran Khan’s terror charges