LONDON , May 12, 2023: Andrew Tate, an American-British influencer, responded to the Pakistan Supreme Court’s decision to release former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust case. In a significant relief for the ousted leader, the top court ordered the authorities to release the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman.
Reacting to the news on Twitter, Tate wrote, “It seems Pakistan has an honest judicial system.” The decision prompted celebrations among the party’s supporters and workers.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar issued the verdict on PTI’s petition challenging Khan’s arrest. The court declared Khan’s arrest illegal and ordered him to present himself before the Islamabad High Court (IHC) by the following day.
When the authorities presented Khan before the three-member bench an hour later than ordered, a short exchange of words took place between CJP Bandial and Khan before the order was issued. The PTI welcomed the decision, while the government expressed dissatisfaction with the development.
The petition was filed after the high court declared Khan’s arrest legal on May 9, despite expressing dissatisfaction over the manner of the arrest.