An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad has rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s request for an extension in his interim bail. The plea was made in a case pertaining to a protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) following its decision in the Toshakhana case.
During today’s hearing, Imran’s lawyer Babar Awan told the court that Imran tried to travel to Islamabad but could not.
Awan highlighted that the additional sessions judge had granted interim bail to the PTI chief till February 27.
Awan requested the court to extend the bail, adding that Khan had tried to come but could not travel.
Islamabad ATC orders Imran Khan to appear in person today
An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday ordered Khan to appear in person before the judge by 1:30pm today.
During the hearing today, ATC judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan rejected his request for exemption from appearance on medical grounds.
“Imran Khan should appear in court by 1:30pm,” he ordered.
Earlier, an Islamabad banking court also refused Imran’s exemption request in the prohibited funding case against his party and instructed him to appear before the judge in person today.
“Imran Khan should appear in the court before 3:30pm today,” Special Judge Banking Court Rakhshanda Shaheen said.
“If he fails to do so, the law will take its course,” she added.
At the previous hearing, the court had granted the PTI chief a last opportunity to appear on February 15.
Khan has been in Zaman Park, his Lahore residence, since he was shot on November 3, in Wazirabad, while leading a protest march towards Islamabad.
