TTAP ends Parliament protest
ISLAMABAD
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas on Wednesday announced the end of a sit-in protest outside parliament with the start of Ramadan, while expressing continued concerns over the health of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.
Speaking to reporters outside the Supreme Court, Abbas said the protest by the Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP) outside Parliament would be wrapped up as the holy month begins, while the party determines its next course of action.
Abbas said the sit-in was organised to prevent what he described as government negligence and unconstitutional actions. He stated that Parliament had effectively been turned into a “jail,” with lawmakers confined inside the House, members’ lodges and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa House. He further claimed that cases, including terrorism charges, were registered against lawmakers and that peaceful protests were obstructed.
Turning to Khan’s health, Abbas said a medical report had been submitted to the court and confirmed that there had been some improvement in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s eyesight, though concerns remain and continued monitoring is required. He added that the condition had earlier been critical.
The Senate opposition leader also criticised jail authorities for alleged negligence and said legal action was being pursued. He further stressed that family members and medical professionals should be granted access to the PTI founder and expressed hope for his full recovery.
Abbas called for specialist treatment at Shifa International Hospital and demanded that family members and doctors be allowed access to ensure transparency and satisfaction.
He said doctors, including Dr Faisal Sultan and Dr Asim, should be granted access, and confirmed that a message had been conveyed seeking a medical consultation.
“Even slight improvement makes us happy, and we pray for his full recovery,” he added.
