Govt accuses PTI of violating SC order
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has accused the PTI party of politicizing the health of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government maintains it has fully complied with Supreme Court orders regarding Khan's medical care.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political instability and legal friction between the current Pakistani administration and the opposition party.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addresses a press conference on Imran Khan’s medical examination in Islamabad. SCRFEENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Saturday accused the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) of politicising the health of its founding chairman, Imran Khan, saying the government had fully implemented the Supreme Court's order regarding his medical examination and alleging that the party had committed contempt of court through its statements and actions.
Speaking at a news briefing on the former prime minister's transfer to a hospital, Tarar said the administration had complied with the court's directions, while accusing the PTI of spreading "false propaganda" over the matter.
He said the government's position on politicising health issues had remained unchanged.
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