Federal Constitutional Court Seeks Response from KP Chief Minister on ‘Imran Khan Release Force،

Islamabad, April 1, 2026: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Wednesday directed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to submit a reply within 10 days regarding the proposed formation of an “Imran Khan Release Force.”
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan heard a petition challenging the legality of the force. The court also issued notices to the KP government, PTI, the federal government, and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan observed that no force should be formed for the release of a convicted person and stressed that any violation of the law must be prevented. Justice Ali Baqir Najafi asked whether the provincial cabinet had granted permission for the creation of such a force. The petitioner’s counsel replied in the negative.
The court warned that the formation of a force linked to the release of a convicted individual raises serious legal questions and directed the federal government to ensure that the law is not violated and public safety is protected.
The “Imran Khan Release Force” was announced by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in February this year as a peaceful campaign for the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned in Adiala Jail since August 2023. According to the KP government, registration for the force is underway, and an oath-taking ceremony will be held once 100,000 workers are registered.
The matter has now been brought before the constitutional court amid concerns over its legality and potential implications.