ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to soon approach the courts over legal matters regarding the laws passed by the government.

In this regard, PTI chairman Imran Khan met legal advisor Babar Awan and discussed political and legal issues.

During the meeting, Imran Khan once again expressed concern over the government’s interference in national institutions. He said the government is making efforts to bring institutions under its control.

The former prime minister once again reaffirmed that the only way forward for democracy and coming out of the current political crisis is holding fresh elections. He said the coalition government is eroding democratic traditions on the pretext of legislation.

Babar Awan said they will defend democracy at the legal and constitutional level. He said the party will soon approach the courts over legal matters.

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The PTI is set to challenge amendments in the NAB laws in the Supreme Court. The laws which have drastically curtailed the power of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), are now effective after being passed by a joint session of parliament earlier this month.

In this regard, the PTI has acquired the services of senior lawyer Khawaja Haris, who would file a petition against the National Accountability (Second Amendment) Bill 2021.

PTI Chairman Imran Khan had vowed to challenge the recently-passed National Accountability (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the Supreme Court.

“I will challenge the amendments to NAB law in the Supreme Court this week. This new law is disrespect to the nation and the country,” he said while addressing a press conference in Islamabad last Tuesday.

The ouster prime minister called for throwing incumbent rulers behind bars for “shamelessly” passing the amendments in the NAB laws which would promote corruption and money laundering in the country.