PTI chief says he is ready to follow court orders

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Friday said that he would follow the orders of the court and go to jail.

“According to the decision of the anti-terrorism court, I am a dangerous man. It also declared me a proclaimed offender today, which is why I should go to jail as per the decision of the court,” Khan said while addressing participants of the sit-in at D-Chowk.

The PTI chief said it was difficult to understand the court’s decision to declare PTI leaders proclaimed offenders, including KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Asad Umar.

“Before leaving D-Chowk, I had announced that PTI workers would not damage public property at any cost, and my speech is on record,” he said.

He said Adeel, a PTI supporter and a resident of D.G. Khan, was in Adiala Jail for the last over 27 days allegedly for attacking PTV.

“Due to weak judicial system, no one is ready to issue arrest warrant for the ‘corrupt’ rulers,” he added.

“I feel proud that Zubair Qureshi, a PTI leader, challenged the appointment of Maryam Nawaz as head of the Prime Minister Youth Loan Programme in court,” the PTI chief added.

The PTI chief warned the PML-N government to fulfill his party’s demands by November 30.

Published in Dawn, November 15th , 2014

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Kashif Jilani

Nov 15, 2014 12:04pm

Court ordered to remove Maryam and pti celebrated the decision. Now is time that pti celebrate the decision of another court.

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Hira

Nov 15, 2014 12:11pm

The question is whether PML(N) dare to follow court orders? Its in the interest of PTI and PAT that IK/TUQ get arrested so that they can bring their people on street and can launch a agitation movement which is definitely not going to favor NS and his allies.

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Ahmed USA

Nov 15, 2014 12:11pm

...than turn yourself in bro...what are you waiting for...and ask your absconding mate to follow suite...that will help for sure... :)

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Mubin Zahir

Nov 15, 2014 12:15pm

@Kashif Jilani Who are you fooling buddy!?

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shoaib

Nov 15, 2014 12:20pm

A week undemocratic govt, corrupt system, week EC and judiciary. And poor public suffering from hunger and diseases. What else is a failed state?

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Nov 15, 2014 12:27pm

You're mistake. Unfortunately, court did not dare to remove Maryam! She resigned under public pressure. The current court system can never order against the current govt as they are working for them, not for us. This is what IK has been saying for long. We two system when it comes to justice. Every rule/law and beyond is applied for poor but no rule/law for elites! IK whole Pakistan is with you apart from a few.

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Nuur

Nov 15, 2014 12:31pm

Only brave and truthful leader like Imran Khan can say this stuff. Any other leader wouldve ran to another country.

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M. Saeed Awan

Nov 15, 2014 12:35pm

I wonder how this positive statement came from PTI. I was expecting that Imran will order to its Tigers to set fire the relevant court to introduce Nai court in Naya Pakistan. Mr. Imran still waiting your that order as you are free from all crimes.

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Napier Mole

Nov 15, 2014 12:36pm

Man! Lets see how Shireen Mazari rationalizes this U Turn. Till yesterday she was defending the dare Khan had thrown to the police to arrest him!! I dont think there has even been a party and its leader in Pakistan who have been ridiculed so much.

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One Nation

Nov 15, 2014 12:42pm

If Imran is responsible for the PTV incident, then why are Shahbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif not responsible for the Model Town killings done by men in uniform under their governance?

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Atam Vetta

Nov 15, 2014 01:05pm

There is no danger that our hero IK will go to jail. A Court, any Court would only want him to apply for bail. He knows this. He will get the bail and the case will last for a year, if not , for years.

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Jav

Nov 15, 2014 01:15pm

@Kashif Jilani fool, can't u see the difference. Every good decision is appreciated where ever it comes from and every wrong decision is condemned/protested where ever it comes from. Leave your affiliations aside and support the truth.

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shafeeq

Nov 15, 2014 01:29pm

we know very well imran khan is not responsible ptv incident, why are Shahbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif is responsible for the Model Town killings done by men in uniform under their governance.only brave and truthful leader like Imran Khan can say this stuff.dosra leader bagh jayaiga

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equalApplicationOfLaw

Nov 15, 2014 01:41pm

@Kashif Jilani a slap on the wrist cannot be compared to a punch in the face. PML-N accepeted because of the same reason, the real test will be if a bigger decision is taken by the court and then accepted by the govt. Model town issue a key example where govt kept dragging the issue and forced judiciary into a new ruling. How many FIR's have you heard of that went to high court just to get registered. And to top it off judge announced that 302 was bailable, which has never been heard of before.

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trend

Nov 15, 2014 01:59pm

The only way to prove innocence is to follow court orders like any one else. I agree with Khan on this one.

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Pure Pakistan

Nov 15, 2014 02:30pm

With the failure of Jalsa`s and Dharna, IK is hoping going to Jail would win Public Sympathy. But People dont bother about IK as no one cares about him any more as they see him as nuisance value. Anyhow, police wont arrest him and will arrest only when pressure from the courts mount on the Government.

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Nessar

Nov 15, 2014 02:42pm

@Pure Pakistan ...what nonsense he is the most popular leader in Pakistan right now!

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syedz

Nov 15, 2014 02:51pm

The sit - in has succeeded or not but at least IK has the courage to stand against the status quo which we all know has been busy in looting the wealth of the country. What is wrong in the demands that all the institutions should be made independent/autonomous without political interference? the tax payer may ask why are the so - called leaders spending his money to their personal interest? why the corrupt is not punished? These demands are just and the weakening of the system is reflected by the fact no institution is coming forward to play its role. Hats off to IK.

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Patriot

Nov 15, 2014 02:59pm

@M. Saeed Awan Then please appreciate IK for his positive geture.

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Patriot

Nov 15, 2014 03:00pm

@One Nation Very well said.

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Kamran

Nov 15, 2014 03:20pm

IK is getting worried that they will just not arrest him haha ... all in his scheme to become next mandela!

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Javed Dost Chanesar

Nov 15, 2014 03:30pm

@Ahmed USA Go Nawaz Go

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Javed Dost Chanesar

Nov 15, 2014 03:32pm

@One Nation Have you ever heard a king going to jail.

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South African

Nov 15, 2014 03:36pm

@Kamran Please do not insult Nelson Mandela by comparing him to Imran Khan. How much of an ego must you have to compare yourself to that great man.

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Tim

Nov 15, 2014 03:43pm

It would be unfortunate if the people of Pakistan lost this opportunity to reform the country and get rid of the feudal s and democratic dictator. Pakistanis are generally emotional and have a very short memory. Some one said that beggars can't be choosers, as a nation the people need to think. At the end of the day I am a Pakistan and I belong to Pakistan and my generations would be living in Pakistan so I have an interest in the country's future and what it will bring to the people or my generation. All this country need is an honest and sincere leader and a leader from the masses not feudals

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pakistani

Nov 15, 2014 04:02pm

Great Imran Khan. Nation salutes you for your struggle against corrupt system of status quo.Long live and G-d bless you

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mian

Nov 15, 2014 04:14pm

Jeo Khan ji. what an honest leader

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Zar

Nov 15, 2014 04:25pm

Lots of respect for Imran Khan for fighting corrupt leaders. No opposition party supports him because this will stop them looting Pakistan when they come to power in future.

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Avacado

Nov 15, 2014 04:38pm

Just yesterday he dared the gov. To arrest him. Another u turn?

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Ganga Din

Nov 15, 2014 04:57pm

What does he mean 'he is ready to follow'? These are court orders. Talk of arrogance at the level of insanity.

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khalil

Nov 15, 2014 05:06pm

@Nessar but he can bag few seats or few more including dhandhli seats OK

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edwardian

Nov 15, 2014 05:12pm

Limping judiciary with political clutches.

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Talha

Nov 15, 2014 05:28pm

IK you are the hero of millions of Pakistanis. If you go to jail then I guess all of your supporters should also ask the courts to send them to jail as a symbolic jail movement to show that the entire nation is with the captain through thick and thin and would not leave him. Let the entire nation, which supports IK, go to jail and let Zardari and Nawaz enjoy the vip culture which they desperately want. Let the whole world know that it is now our time to not leave our captain alone. The nation stands united with IK whether he wins or loses. IK stay humble and patient and Allah would InshAllah help you.

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Zaheer Hassan

Nov 15, 2014 05:55pm

NS should arrest TUQ and IK only if he wants to turn them into Super Heros.

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JUSTICE

Nov 15, 2014 06:05pm

@trend .. You must be kidding, follow court order like every one else? Check record of PML-N & PPP . Did they ever followed court order?

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Muhammed Ali

Nov 15, 2014 06:13pm

Courts are just a joke.

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Faisal nawaz solangi

Nov 15, 2014 07:32pm

this is called pakistan. here the innocent are booked in a moment whereas the culprits enjoy great respect

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samar

Nov 15, 2014 08:26pm

IK is running a reality TV show where he gives public the drama the dares the action and emotional speeches the deadlines ...now who wouldn't want that .

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kalman

Nov 15, 2014 08:59pm

@shoaib Well commented. Fully agree.

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kalman

Nov 15, 2014 09:03pm

@syedz Well commented.

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Mustafa J.

Nov 15, 2014 10:04pm

Wrong and strong! He will obey laws yet continue deny wrong doings! Good Luck Lucky man!

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Shahid, Denmark

Nov 15, 2014 10:50pm

@Kashif Jilani The courts only act on the police/investigative rapports. In Mariyam's case, court did'nt need such investigation as it wasn't a criminal case. In Imran's case it is not the court to blame but the Islamabad police who charged him with the offence. The courts are just a mode used by the government to do what they feel fit. And exactly this is what PTI is fighting against.

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Akib

Nov 15, 2014 11:07pm

@Nessar yea the most popular leader whose breaking the record for the most political u-turns in hours not days

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NASAH (USA)

Nov 16, 2014 12:03am

As they say in vernacular" -- "pul meiN tola pul meiN masha".

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Najamuddin

Nov 16, 2014 12:16am

The damage inflicted to the image and reputation of Pakistan on international level and to stability, security and internal harmony on national level by the unwarranted long marches, violent protest and civil disobedience calls perpetrated by both the dharna leaders are beyond repair. They have only served the enemies of Pakistan.

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PTI Workers United

Nov 16, 2014 12:23am

“Before leaving D-Chowk, I had announced that PTI workers would not damage public property at any cost, and my speech is on record,” Interesting.. Can someone please play the footage of him that night encouraging his workers and congratulating the mob after PTV attack. Also Did he just not say in Gujerat on the 24th of October that he would go violent post November 30th? U turn

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Lucky Star

Nov 16, 2014 12:33am

@Hira I think, u live in fools paradise, Pakistani people are sick agitation and rallies.If I were NS, I will follow the court orders and let these anarchists face the rath of courts.

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Lucky Star

Nov 16, 2014 12:35am

@AH Just like, you can attack PTV and you can attack Parliament, and as long as you control the mob, there will be no justice to attackers and their leaders.

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Ghani K

Nov 16, 2014 01:07am

He will surrender to court's order. In next 3 years, inconclusive verdict will be delivered, never implemented- Nawaz Sharif will serve his 5 years term in power as PM. Stand bye Hamza Sharif.

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N. Rahim

Nov 16, 2014 03:43am

@Ahmed USA He is right under the nose of everyone. He is not hiding that he will turn himself in. Arrest him if you dare!

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Sukhera

Nov 16, 2014 04:40am

According to Mr. Hashmi,the former president of PTI, the supporters of PTI/PAt went out of control and started taking decisions on their own. In such a chaos, the leaders could not control the mob. IK/TUD should have known the mob mentality, if they did not, its their fault.IK/TUQ entered the red zone after they had promised that they would not enter the red Zone. They broke their promise, the best for IK is surrender to the authorties and find a good lawyer to get out of this mess but It will be very hard to get the ceditability back. IK had a good future but lost it by aligining with PAT.

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blacksheep

Nov 16, 2014 05:50am

@One Nation PTV seems to become a Muqadas building...pathetic!

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Mustafa J.

Nov 16, 2014 07:00am

@Zaheer Hassan: You want IK and TQ turned into Gandhi, the liberator of Pakistan. Pakistan does not need Azaadee. It is already an Aazaad country liberated by Mohammad Ali Jinnah. If Mr. Imran Khan or Maulana Qadri have reason to believe that government of Pakistan must be changed, absolutely no problem. There are mechanism built in the constitution of Pakistan to change government and that will be when a new election takes place. All it needs patience, If anyone feels Pakistan has illegal government, the only recourse is to seek justice in courts and not pronounce his/her own judgment.

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