Imran critical of ‘private citizen Maryam getting official protocol’
Information minister denies claim, says Maryam arrived in private vehicles
July 05, 2017
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday voiced his criticism of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif "getting official protocol with police saluting" as she made her way to appear before the Panama Case Joint Investigation Team (JIT).
The officer in question is reportedly SP Arsala Saleem, who was specially deputed in light of Maryam's summoning at the JIT.
Responding the Imran Khan's comments, State Interior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said in a statement that no official protocol was given to the premier's daughter during her visit to the judicial academy.
She said Maryam Nawaz reached the site in private vehicles of the Sharif family.
"Imran Khan should explain under which capacity he uses the helicopter of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, and why he is [running away] from the courts," the statement quoted the minister.
Prior to Maryam Nawaz’s arrival at the Federal Judicial Academy, the Islamabad Police extended the security perimeter and deployed more than 2,500 personnel, including Rangers and FC troops.
Maryam reached the Federal Judicial Academy accompanied by her family members and senior government officials, in a convoy that included several vehicles.
