Fawad Chaudhry Calls Chief Justice and Supreme Court Judges the Most Oppressed Figures in Pakistan

Rawalpindi: Former Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry, while speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court, expressed his views on the current political and judicial crisis in Pakistan, calling Chief Justice of Pakistan and Supreme Court judges the “most oppressed” individuals in the country.
Chaudhry stated, “At this moment, the most oppressed person in Pakistan is the Chief Justice, and the most oppressed group is the judges of the Supreme Court.” He emphasized that these figures have already lost their rights, and it is crucial for the public to raise their voices in support of them.
He further added, “We should work towards ensuring some relief for these individuals who are suffering. As it stands, we are facing hundreds of cases, and half of Pakistan is either in courts or prisons. The prisons are overcrowded, and detainees are not even being provided food for days. Even the police officers do not have enough funds.”
Chaudhry described the current state of affairs in Pakistan as deeply concerning. “People, including children and the elderly, are being crammed into vehicles without proper arrangements. Thousands of people are being locked in cages, and one FIR has been filed against 18,000 individuals. This is a clear violation of human rights,” he remarked. He also noted that judges are merely granting remands, with no real solutions being provided for the detainees.
Regarding the ongoing political tensions, Fawad Chaudhry stated, “The government is under scrutiny. Those responsible for the shootings are also in the dock, and the bloodshed will speak for itself.” He emphasized that the violence and division in the country must be addressed through dialogue and reconciliation, not through force. “Firing on people will not bring peace to Pakistan,” he added.
Chaudhry further criticized the government’s handling of the situation, suggesting that it was weakening the country. “Power is not anyone’s inheritance. Everyone has become a Pharaoh in their own way. The growing bitterness will only harm the nation. If we do not reduce this bitterness, we will not be able to move forward.”
He warned that while people are currently in a state of shock, their anger would intensify in the coming weeks. “The time is still ripe for dialogue. You need to sit down with the founder of PTI, as 70% of Pakistan stands with him. It’s not possible to do politics without acknowledging this reality,” he concluded.
Chaudhry stressed that direct talks with PTI’s founder are essential for achieving political stability in Pakistan, and without them, the country will continue to remain divided and weak.