Judge Abul Hassan in Anti-Terrorism Court has issued a reserved decision
ISLAMABAD: Today, an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad declined the bail requests of Imran Khan, the leader of PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf), who is currently in custody due to charges linked to the sale of state presents. This decision was made in three cases due to his absence from the court proceedings.
Judge Abul Hassan, presiding over the Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad, has announced the reserved decision on three cases and rejected bail petitions from Khan, who failed to attend the court hearing.
Previously, a separate Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore denied bail applications made by the PTI leader for seven cases linked to the May incidents, attributing the rejection to his non-appearance.
Khan’s apprehension on May 9, concerning a corruption allegation, sparked widespread violent demonstrations throughout the nation. Amid these protests, governmental structures and military sites became the focus of attacks. The administration has laid blame on the PTI leader for orchestrating these violent acts.
Authorities arrested PTI Chairman Khan at Lahore home on August 5 after the court disqualified him and he received a three-year jail term in the Toshakhana criminal case
The district and sessions court in Islamabad imposed the prison sentence following Khan’s conviction for participating in ‘corrupt practices.’
Governor Sindh Approves Appointment Of Maqbool Baqar As Caretaker Chief Minister Of Sindh
Meanwhile, Governor Sindh Approves Appointment Of Maqbool Baqar As Caretaker Chief Minister Of Sindh.
Both leaders recommended the name of Baqar to the Governor of Sindh for his appointment as the caretaker chief minister of Sindh province.
Earlier, on August 12th, 13th, and 14th, a consultative process occurred between the Chief Minister of Sindh and the Opposition Leader under Article 224(1A).
Following this process, both leaders reached an agreement to propose Justice Maqbool Baqar’s name as the caretaker Chief Minister.
