LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted interim bail to PTI Chief Imran Khan in three cases relating to arson, violence against police, vandalism and Zille Shah’s murder.

Several PTI leaders and workers were booked on police’s complaint for ‘attacking’ them during raid at former Prime Minister’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore.

Court dismissed plea made by PTI Chairman Imran Khan requesting for exemption from court appearance. Khan was asked to appear before court by 11 am. PTI Chief reached court in strict security after being summoned by duty judge in cases.

Imran Khan appeared before duty judge in her chamber due to security reasons. Court after their appearance extended interim bail of Imran Khan in three cases till April

Earlier, at outset of hearing, judge asked where is Imran Khan, he was supposed to appear before court today.

Relief would be given to those in case who appear before court, judge remarked and asked PTI chief’s lawyer will his client appear before court or not. Imran Khan is not far away from court, he would appear, lawyer replied. Later, court directed Imran Khan to appear before court in else his bail would be canceled.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 05 2023

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