Qureshi says he will 'lead' PTI if Imran arrested.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Friday that he will 'lead' the party in case his party chairman was arrested, media reported.

The PTI leader made these remarks while talking to the media after securing interim bail in a hooliganism case.

Talking to media after the hearing, Qureshi said that the PTI was the only party that respected the law and state institutions. 'We have always respected the judiciary and will continue to do so in the future,' he added.

In response to a question, Qureshi said: 'I will take responsibility for the party in case our party chairman Imran Khan gets arrested'.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi also slammed Punjab police for 'torturing to death' PTI worker Ali Bilal.

Meanwhile, A district and sessions court in...

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