The Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, emphasised that the only path to freedom for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan is through judicial proceedings and proving his innocence in court, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Sunday.
Speaking at a press conference in Lahore, Ahsan Iqbal remarked, "We faced legal cases during the PTI government but never demanded release from the authorities. Everyone must follow due legal processes."
Referring to Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, the minister criticised her avoidance of court appearances after securing bail.
He questioned whether such actions and demands aimed to create unrest were an attempt to secure an NRO-like deal.
"No martial law exists in the country that could allow pardons by decree," he added, cautioning that protests aimed at destabilising Pakistan were detrimental to national stability.