Sirajul Haq demands independent commission on cipher case

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq has voiced his concerns regarding the conviction of PTI founder Imran Khan and his deputy Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case, emphasizing the need for a transparent and open trial.

In a statement, the former senator called for legal requirements to be met through a trial conducted in an open court and urged the formation of an independent commission to thoroughly investigate the cipher case.

Sirajul Haq emphasized the importance of making facts surrounding the cipher case public, asserting that the United States has been interfering in Pakistan’s national affairs.

He expressed reservations about external influences impacting the country’s legal proceedings and underscored the significance of upholding the principles of justice.

Highlighting Imran Khan’s right to appeal the verdict, Sirajul Haq emphasized the need for rulings to align with the constitution, rules, and regulations governing such cases.

The statement from the JI chief follows the recent sentencing of the former premier and his deputy to a 10-year jail term by a special court established under the Official Secrets Act.