K-P CM denies existence of Imran release force
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has formally denied the existence of an 'Imran Khan Rehai Force' in a statement to the Federal Constitutional Court. The court is investigating claims that such a private militia was being formed, which would violate constitutional prohibitions against paramilitary groups.
Why it matters
The case addresses concerns regarding political stability and the legality of private armed groups in Pakistan's political landscape.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> ISLAMABAD: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has categorically denied the existence of any "Imran Khan Rehai Force," telling the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) that no such organisation has ever been constituted, notified or operationalised.
In a concise statement submitted through K-P Advocate General Shah Faisal Uthmankhel, Afridi clarified that the alleged "Imran Khan Rehai Force" has neither been formed nor has it existed at any stage.
The statement further maintained that no armed structure, organisational militancy, coercive framework or paramilitary setup exists or has even been contemplated.
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