PTI demands release of Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded Hamoodur Rahman Commission (HRC) Report to be made public amid growing criticism from the government.

This demand was articulated in a statement following a PTI Core Committee meeting. The party also rejected the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) investigation into a controversial post about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Imran Khan’s X (formerly Twitter) account.

The PTI discussed Imran Khan’s post from May 26 and the accompanying video from various perspectives. They asserted that making the HRC report public is essential to addressing serious internal challenges facing Pakistan. Additionally, the party condemned the FIA’s potential move to register new cases against Imran Khan under the guise of ongoing investigations.

The PTI reaffirmed its respect for the Pakistan Army’s role in national security, emphasizing that it has never criticized the institution within the scope of the Constitution and law. The party also called for an impartial judicial commission to investigate the incidents of May 9, particularly seeking clarity on who ordered Imran Khan’s arrest from the high court on that day.

Furthermore, the Core Committee reviewed organizational matters, focusing on mobilizing structures at the grassroots level. The PTI announced that organizational officials from the central to the local levels have been directed to prepare for nationwide peaceful protests, which Imran Khan plans to call for soon.

In a related development, the FIA Cybercrime Cell has sought access to Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated, to investigate the controversial post on his X account. The FIA’s letter cited that the post contained anti-state propaganda aimed at inciting rebellion within the Pakistan Army and creating unrest among state institutions. The FIA stated that the post violated the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PICA) of 2016 and warranted further investigation involving direct access to Imran Khan in jail.

This situation highlights the increasing tensions between the PTI and the current government, as well as the ongoing scrutiny of Imran Khan’s activities and statements on social media. The demand to release the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report adds another layer to the political discourse, potentially unveiling historical insights into Pakistan’s past conflicts and decisions.