Pakistan to handle Jadhav case as per law: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that Pakistan will proceed further “as per law” in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case after the ICJ ordered an “effective review and reconsideration” of his conviction and sentence by a Pakistani military court.

Reacting for the first time to the verdict, Khan tweeted:”Appreciate ICJ’s decision not to acquit, release and return CommanderKulbhushan Jadhav to India. He is guilty of crimes against the people ofPakistan. Pakistan shall proceed further as per law.”

   

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said “Jadhav shallremain in Pakistan. He shall be treated in accordance with the laws ofPakistan.

“This is a victory for Pakistan,” he claimed.He said India wanted acquittal of Jadhav, butthat was not accepted. “They wanted (his) release, that’s not been accepted.They wanted (his) return, that has been rejected,” he said. “If they still wantto claim victory…. Good Luck!” he tweeted.

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