Islamabad: Additional Session Judge Justice Naeem Aamir has granted pre-arrest bail to Khalid Nawaz Sadhraich, Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Kisan Wing in a case registered against him in Toba Tek Singh under FIR No. 791/26 and Sections 290 and 291. Sadhraich alleged that the case was instituted against him for raising his voice against the hardships faced by farmers and vowed that intimidation would never silence his struggle for their rights. Meanwhile, a delegation comprising former presidents of the District Bar Association Toba Tek Singh including Haji Akhtar Rasool Advocate, Mian Farrukh Iqbal Advocate, Abid Jamil Khan Mehota Advocate, Mian Ilyas Advocate and other lawyers, called on him at his office and congratulated him on securing pre-arrest bail. Talking to the lawyers, Sadhraich paid rich tribute to the legal fraternity for its historic contribution to upholding the Constitution, the rule of law and the supremacy of justice. He said lawyers had consistently stood at the forefront of the struggle for public rights and democracy, raising their voices both inside and outside courtrooms. Sadhraich said that whether the struggle concerned democracy, constitutional supremacy, the rule of law or the welfare of farmers, he and his colleagues remained committed to serving the country and its people without fear or personal gain. He said the case against him was a consequence of his efforts to highlight the numerous hardships confronting the farming community. However, he said that cases and other pressure tactics would not deter him from exposing farmers’ problems and defending their legitimate rights. Reaffirming his commitment to the PTI Kisan Wing’s mission, he said he would continue raising his voice in the light of Imran Khan’s vision for resolving the economic challenges confronting farmers. Staff Reporter
He pointed out that farmers were already struggling under the crushing burden of expensive fertilisers, agricultural pesticides, electricity, diesel and other production costs. Meanwhile, inadequate prices for sugarcane, wheat, maize and other agricultural commodities were inflicting serious financial losses on growers. Under these circumstances, he said, standing up for farmers’ rights and securing fair prices for their produce had become more urgent than ever. He pledged to continue every possible effort to ensure better prices for sugarcane, wheat, maize and other crops so that farmers could receive a fair return for their hard work and investment.
