LAHORE: On Tuesday, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar and ordered him to join the investigation into the violent incidents that occurred on May 9.
The hearing presided over by ATC Judge Abher Gul, focused on Asad Umar’s interim bail application concerning the events of May 9. The court extended Umar’s interim bail related to the May 9 incidents until October 4 and directed him to cooperate with the ongoing investigations.
The May 9 violence erupted following the arrest of the former prime minister and PTI chief at the Islamabad High Court. Protests took place in various regions, both remote and major cities, as PTI party workers expressed anger over their chairman’s arrest. In response, Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad sought the assistance of the armed forces to maintain law and order.
During a protest by PTI workers, there were incidents of violence, including an attack on army installations and the house of the Corps Commander in Lahore.
IHC Issues Notice To FIA On Imran Khan’s Petition Seeking Post-Arrest Bail In The Cipher Case
In another development, the Islamabad High Court issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding a petition submitted by Imran Khan. PTI chief seeks bail after arrest in the Cipher case.
The court’s decision to issue notices occurred during the hearing of Imran Khan’s bail request. Khan has challenged a recent ruling by a special court in the same case. PTI lawyer Salman Safdar filed the petition on behalf of Imran Khan in the IHC on Saturday, seeking a hearing on Monday.
The special court, operating under the Official Secrets Act, had rejected bail requests from both _ Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq, issued these notices in response to the petition. Salman Safdar filed a petition on behalf of PTI’s chairman, Imran Khan.
Imran Khan’s legal team requested an early hearing for the case. In response, the Chief Justice of the IHC emphasized the importance of following legal procedures.
The court directed the FIA to provide a response to Imran Khan’s petition.
Both Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi are in jail on judicial remand in the cipher case until September 26.
