Islamabad: A heated exchange took place between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar, PTI’s senior lawyer Barrister Salman Akram Raja, and PTI founding chairman Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan regarding the death toll from the D-Chowk protest. The disagreement, that took place during a hearing at Adiala jail, centered on conflicting figures concerning the number of individuals who had died during the protest. Aleema Khan questioned Barrister Gohar about his statement that 12 people had died in the protest, asking why he had cited this specific number. In response, Barrister Gohar stood firm, stating that the figure of 12 deaths was the one confirmed by their available details, and questioned the accuracy of unverified claims. Aleema Khan raised concerns about the number of missing individuals, prompting Barrister Gohar to explain that teams had been formed to investigate the matter. Barrister Salman Akram Raja supported Gohar’s position, emphasising that the party was actively working to collect all relevant information. Barrister Raja reassured that the party would not let the matter slide and would ensure all facts were collected and verified. Gohar also expressed regret over the unverified figures being circulated, reiterating that he could only confirm the death of 12 individuals and had no evidence to suggest that hundreds had died. In a tense moment, Aleema Khan questioned Gohar about whether he had visited the families of the deceased or injured individuals.
