An anti-terrorism court in Lahore has approved a 10-day physical remand for former Prime Minister Imran Khan in connection with a dozen cases from May 9.
The police had sought a 30-day remand to investigate the 12 cases against the PTI founder. Khan was presented before the court via video call from Adiala Jail, while his lawyers, Azhar Siddique and Usman Gul, opposed the police’s request, insisting that their client should be presented in person.
After considering the arguments, the judge reserved his decision and later granted a 10-day physical remand of Khan. The remand was approved for five cases at Sarwar Road police station, three at Gulberg police station, and one each at Race Course, Shadman, Model Town, and Mughalpura police stations.
This development is part of the ongoing investigation into various cases against the former prime minister, who has been a vocal critic of the current government since his ouster in 2022.
During the hearing, Khan told ATC Judge Khalid Arshad that he had never called for violent protests in his 28-year political career. He also noted that no independent inquiry had been conducted into the incidents of May 9.
Additionally, Khan faces charges related to the Jinnah House, the military establishment, and the Shadman Police Station arson attacks. The police had previously arrested the PTI chairman at Adiala Jail in connection with these 12 cases.
