LAHORE: The handwritten letter sent from Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail has quietly added a new layer of intrigue to Punjab’s already charged political atmosphere, drawing attention from legal circles and political observers alike.
In this regard, Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has written a detailed letter to Punjab Assembly member MPA Nadeem Qureshi, commending his recent speech against the Punjab Protection of Immovable Property Act 2025.
The letter was formally delivered to the legislator by Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s son, Zain Qureshi, according to party sources. In this sense, Shah Mahmood Qureshi praised Nadeem Qureshi for raising strong objections to the controversial legislation on the floor of the Punjab Assembly.
He noted that the issue has emerged as a unifying point for the legal community across the province, an unusual development in an otherwise divided professional landscape. The former foreign minister mentioned that both major groups of lawyers, under the leadership of senior advocate Hamid Khan, have rejected the proposed law.
He described this consensus as an important moment that reflects widespread concerns over the intent and implications of the legislation. Furthermore, the letter also mentioned the role of the Punjab Bar Council, stating that under the leadership of Ahsan Bhoon, the council has formally opposed the Act.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi further observed that the bar council is considering launching a structured movement against the law, a step that could escalate the matter beyond legislative debate. Shah Mahmood Qureshi welcomed the decision by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum to suspend the implementation of the Act, calling it a timely and appropriate judicial intervention.
He suggested that the suspension has provided temporary relief while broader legal and constitutional questions remain under discussion. In such a case, Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed satisfaction over Nadeem Qureshi’s parliamentary performance, stating that it has reassured the party leadership during a critical phase.
He added that despite being incarcerated at Kot Lakhpat Jail, he remains closely engaged with political and legal developments unfolding outside prison walls. However, sources suggest that this letter may be more than a gesture of appreciation.
