{"id":85979,"date":"2025-09-15T23:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=85979"},"modified":"2025-09-15T23:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:39:09","slug":"political-cases-weaponized-imran-khan-fighting-for-principles-says-salman-akram-raja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/political-cases-weaponized-imran-khan-fighting-for-principles-says-salman-akram-raja\/","title":{"rendered":"Political cases weaponized, Imran Khan fighting for principles, says Salman Akram Raja"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Famous lawyer Salman Akram Raja has said that legal cases in Pakistan are being used as political tools, and the global community is observing the selective and unjust punishments being handed out. Speaking on ABN News\u2019s program Sawal Se Aagay, Raja described the cases against former Prime Minister Imran Khan as baseless and hollow, predicting they would eventually collapse.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that if a conviction is handed down in the Toshakhana II case, the legal team would immediately appeal. Similarly, a sentence suspension request has already been filed in the \u00a3190 million case, but the objective, according to Raja, is to keep Imran Khan behind bars despite potential legal relief.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe whole world can see this system has become a mockery,\u201d Raja said, referencing the Commonwealth Observer Group\u2019s report, which he said clearly mentioned that the February 8, 2024 elections were compromised.<\/p>\n<p>Raja also revealed that Imran Khan\u2019s sons have submitted a petition to the United Nations, reflecting PTI\u2019s lack of trust in Pakistan\u2019s judicial process. He asserted that Imran Khan will not bow down to get out of jail and is instead fighting a battle of principles.<\/p>\n<p>He criticized Imran Khan\u2019s solitary confinement, calling it a form of torture under UN standards. He also denounced government-led committees as mere public relations stunts meant to show the world that &#8220;everything is fine,&#8221; while in reality, opposition-led decisions in parliament are being ignored due to political pressure.<\/p>\n<p>On PTI\u2019s political strategy, Raja said that resigning from assemblies is not currently an option, as elected representatives are the true voice of the people. He announced that PTI\u2019s September 27 rally would be a strong declaration against a fake and unjust system, and that the party plans to mobilize the public to expose it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMass movements don&#8217;t begin by pushing a button\u2014they evolve based on public sentiment. If the government continues to suppress rights, history will carve its own path,\u201d Raja warned.<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Nauman Niaz on Asia Cup Controversy: &#8220;Handshake Snub Was Political&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Also on the program, cricket expert Dr. Nauman Niaz backed the PCB\u2019s protest to the ICC regarding the handshake controversy in the Asia Cup. He acknowledged that while handshakes aren&#8217;t mandatory, Indian player Suryakumar Yadav\u2019s behavior was political, not sporting.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"oshakhana Case 2 \u2013 PTI in Trouble Again? Another Verdict for the Founder?|| Sawal Sy Aagay\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SJgNCVq8EJM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder ICC rules, religious and political statements on the field are punishable. Players like Usman Khawaja and Moeen Ali have been fined for less. So why was Suryakumar given a free pass?\u201d Niaz questioned.<\/p>\n<p>He said the PCB was right to protest but warned that boycotting matches would hurt Pakistan commercially and affect sponsorships. He added that Pakistan should have filed an immediate complaint with the ICC when the incident occurred.<\/p>\n<h2>Pakistan Cricket Under Fire for Structural Failures<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Niaz also painted a grim picture of Pakistan\u2019s cricket infrastructure, criticizing the PCB for spending 18 billion rupees without developing mechanics labs or AI tools. Most of the funds, he said, were used for stadium repairs, not player development.<\/p>\n<p>He questioned the removal of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan without preparing proper replacements and said the team captain is often not fit for selection. Poor administrative decisions and a lack of vision have hurt team performance, especially in major tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFakhar Zaman is being played out of position. Mohammad Haris is a one-dimensional player not suited for top-level competition. The team lacks a true all-rounder and consistent batting,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Niaz pointed out that Pakistan&#8217;s batting lineup has suffered three golden ducks in the last five innings, while bowling combinations are flawed and selection lacks merit. He emphasized the urgent need to invest in tiered cricket structures at the U13 and U17 levels, and called for the creation of a professional cricketing system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t turn big stars into coaches or selectors overnight. Cricket is an industry now, and we need to treat it like one,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Famous lawyer Salman Akram Raja has said that legal cases in Pakistan are being used as political tools, and the global community is observing the selective and unjust punishments being handed out. 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