PPP leader for release of IK, other political prisoners

President of the Pakistan People's Party Human Rights Cell Farhatullah Babar has called for the immediate release of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan and all other political prisoners. He urged the government to free all individuals detained on politically motivated charges. At a news conference, Babar expressed his views, emphasizing that a mistake has been made and that these individuals have rights and should be protected.

While some mainstream party leaders may disagree with his stance, he vowed to continue advocating for human rights. If his party prevents him from raising concerns, he stated he would either cease doing so or resign from his position. Babar also discussed the possibility of devolving powers to the grassroots level, arguing that this could be achieved under the current system without creating new provinces.

He stressed that the provinces could be constitutionally bound to hold local elections on time, and if parties fail to devolve power, there is a constitutional mechanism to address this issue. Babar cautioned against the creation of new provinces without the proper parliamentary process, warning that such actions undermine the 18th Amendment.