PTI Leader Alia Hamza Criticizes 26th Amendment and Judicial System

Rawalpindi:PTI leader Alia Hamza has slammed the 26th Amendment, accusing it of sending the entire judiciary on a “vacation.” Speaking to the media during a court appearance, Hamza, who serves as the organizer for PTI in Punjab, claimed that when the opposition protests, multiple cases are filed against them. She added that she is frequently seen in courts across various cities, including Rawalpindi and Sargodha.
Hamza remarked that the current rulers have imposed a “curse” on the nation. “If these leaders had come to power with public support, they wouldn’t have to act like puppets,” she stated. She further highlighted the severe inflation that has led to a 30% reduction in sacrifices this year.
Speaking about the judiciary, Hamza said, “These courts themselves are imprisoned; how can we expect justice from them? Judges go on leave, and prosecutors are often absent. The 26th Amendment has effectively put the entire judiciary on leave.” She also assured that the PTI would continue its fight for the rule of law.
According to Hamza, under the current government, the country faces economic disaster. “One hundred and eighty million youth are unemployed today. The budget has wreaked havoc on the economy. We will go to the people, including farmers, and seek their support,” she added.
Hamza also emphasized that PTI is a peaceful political party. “During the 126-day sit-in, not a single pot was broken. We will continue peacefully to show the world that we stand for the supremacy of the constitution and law,” she said.
She vowed to free the judiciary from its current state and restore democracy in the country. Referring to the events of November 26, where party supporters were targeted with gunfire, Hamza recalled that in Sialkot, lights were switched off during a protest. However, PTI ended the protest peacefully.
Earlier, in the Anti-Terrorism Court, Judge Amjad Ali Shah heard a case related to the November 26 protests and extended Alia Hamza’s interim bail until June 27.