Imran Khan's PTI Under Crackdown, Election Or Selection?Qazi Faes Isa, Arshad Sharif | Irshad Bhatti

Summary

The video script delves into the tumultuous political landscape in Pakistan ahead of the 2024 elections, now only 10 days away. It specifically highlights the suppression and violence faced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and its supporters, including police brutality, arrests, and the denial of a fair election platform. The narrator questions the fairness of the upcoming elections, labeling it more as a selection than an election, due to the apparent bias against PTI. The script also touches upon the judiciary's role, social media censorship, and the challenges faced by opposition parties, culminating in a plea for a truly democratic and fair electoral process in Pakistan.

Takeaways

• 😡 Opposition party workers and leaders arrested, beaten by police during election campaign
• 😞 Criticism over biased election commission and unfair electoral process
• 🤔 Questioning if upcoming elections are truly elections or just selections
• 😠 Cases filed against opposition leaders on minor charges while others get NROs
• 🤨 Suspicious circumstances around journalist Arshad Sharif's killing in Kenya
• 👮‍♂️ Cyber crime charges filed against people criticizing judges and institutions
• 🏛 Imran Khan changing lawyers repeatedly in Toshakhana case
• 😐 Progress made in Imran Khan's prohibited funding case
• 😳 Confusion in cases against Imran Khan which may benefit him
• 😐 Supreme Court intervention sought in Arshad Sharif investigation

Q & A

What happened when PTI workers came out on the streets on the 'Black Day'?

When PTI workers came out on the streets across the country for rallies on the 'Black Day', the police cracked down on them with tear gas, baton charges, arrests and violence.

What is the current status of the Toshakhana and Cybergate references against Imran Khan?

The Toshakhana and Cybergate corruption references against Imran Khan are moving towards conclusion in court. Imran Khan could face conviction in both cases.

What remarks did the Chief Justice make regarding freedom of expression?

The Chief Justice remarked that there can be no compromise on freedom of expression and criticism towards state institutions.

What happened in the case of journalist Arshad Sharif's killing?

The court-formed JIT concluded it found no evidence in Arshad Sharif's killing. The Supreme Court has now said it will look into the case.

What actions were taken against social media accounts?

The government claims action was taken against 600 social media accounts and 110 people were issued notices for criticizing judges and the accountability drive.

How did the Supreme Court respond to the government action against social media accounts?

The Supreme Court ordered the government to withdraw all notices issued against social media accounts criticizing state institutions.

What was the atmosphere on election day according to the speaker?

The speaker believes the atmosphere on election day was not conducive for fair and free elections, with only the PTI facing a crackdown while other parties were facilitated.

What is the speaker's view on the election?

The speaker believes the election under the prevailing environment was not an election but selection, and it will push the country towards chaos.

What does the speaker urge the Chief Election Commissioner to do?

The speaker urges the Chief Election Commissioner to not go ahead with the selection masquerading as election, as it will not benefit the country in any way.

What warning does the speaker give about the consequences of the election?

The speaker warns that this selection in the name of election will push the country into judicial and political chaos.