ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Accountability Court has issued an order prohibiting PTI Chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi from making any statements against state institutions during the ongoing trial.
Judge Basir Javed Rana, presiding over Khan’s plea for a fair trial, has restricted both the accused and the media from engaging in any political or inflammatory rhetoric targeting state institutions and their officials.
The court’s order specifically emphasizes that media outlets should refrain from publishing or broadcasting any content containing political or inflammatory narratives aimed at state institutions or their officials.
Judge Rana referenced the PEMRA Code of Conduct, stressing the importance of responsible media coverage.
The court highlighted that Khan is accused of making inflammatory and prejudiced statements against state institutions, including the judiciary, Pakistan Army, and the Army Chief.
According to the court, these statements disrupt court decorum and impede the process of delivering justice.
The order underscores the court’s responsibility to ensure decorum and uphold the principles of a fair trial. Additionally, the court directed jail authorities to restore the jail court to its pre-Eid condition.
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