JIT formed to probe terror cases against Imran: minister.

ISLAMABAD -- Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Thursday said a joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed for carrying out a 'quick' probe into terrorism cases registered against PTI Chairman Imran Khan and other 'miscreants' for allegedly attacking the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC).

His remarks only point to heightened political temperature as they come in the wake of a communication that the PTI sent to the United Nations informing it about the 'custodial torture' of party workers allegedly by the 'state of Pakistan'.

In a speech broadcast live by PTV, the minister said the JIT had been tasked to complete the investigation into all the cases and submit the charge sheet before the courts within 14 days.

'The purpose is to bring to book all those troublemakers, including Imran Khan, who resorted to violence and damaged private and public property,' he pointed out.

He said Additional Inspector General of Special Branch (Punjab) Zulfiqar Hameed is heading the JIT. Islamabad Police's DIG (HQ) and one official - not below grade 18 - each from the ISI, MI, and IB are its members, he added.

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He alleged that former prime minister Imran Khan had brought with himself an armed mob during his appearance in the IHC and FJC, on Feb 28 and March 18, respectively. 'The purpose was to influence the court proceedings and create such atmosphere that the court cannot function in accordance with the law.'

He said Islamabad police had registered four cases against Mr Khan and his supporters, because the suspects forcibly entered the FJC and IHC and damaged the official property. Mr Khan again brought with himself an armed mob on March 18 who pelted the law enforcement personnel with stones and set on fire official and private vehicles, he added.

In London, PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif while talking to the media advocated for 'complete action' against Mr Khan. Referring to the JIT, Mr Sharif said, 'Everyone knows he is a fraud, but we weren't aware that he is a terrorist. And this is no small terrorism. Never seen such a big fraud and terrorist in Pakistan's politics.'

He said, 'Why were petrol bombs used? So police officers burn and die? Who has taught them this? This is the first...