Imran braces for court appearance

Chief of Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan Thursday said that he will not back down from his words regarding ECP’s and SC’s role in rigging the May 11 general elections. Talking to media, he announced to appear in person before the Supreme Court (SC) today (Friday) after being summoned for remarks against the court. A three-member bench of SC judges headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry would will hear Contempt of Court notice against him today. He blatantly refused to apologize for what he had said earlier even if he had to go to jail or was barred from contesting future elections. “I am fighting for democracy in Pakistan and will continue to fight for democracy”, he resolved. The PTI chief said that SC had made a blunder as it sent notice to him, adding he was disappointed at the court’s decision. Imran Khan had criticized the role of the judiciary and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) while addressing a press conference on July 26. Khan will be accompanied by his lawyer Hamid Khan and senior party leaders.