ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan’s non-bailable arrest warrants in Toshakhana criminal proceedings case. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard application filed by Imran against arrest warrant issued by session court. Hearing started after former Imran Khan’s biometrics were conducted in Lahore.

PTI Chief’s lawyers Khawaja Haris and Barrister Gohar appeared before court and senior leader Shibli Faraz was also present in courtroom.

Haris told court that trial court did not approve former premier’s undertaking keeping in view Lahore incident. Court then inquired if undertaking still exists? To this, PTI counsel stated that Imran’s undertaking is still there.

Haris furthered that PTI Chief will appear before court today, adding that there is danger of an assassination attempt and added that government also has information in this regard.

Justice Farooq stated that session court will definitely consider security of PTI Chief during his appearance, adding that undertaking means statement before court and if there is violation, it will be contempt of court. IHC also stated that Imran Khan should appear within court hours, adding that if he does not appear, contempt of court proceedings will be initiated.

Earlier in day, Islamabad High Court’s Registrar’s Office raised objections to Imran’s plea requesting suspension of his non-bailable arrest warrant in Toshakhana criminal proceeding case.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 18 2023

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