ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad converted non-bailable arrest warrant issued against PTI Chief Imran Khan into bailable in case related to ‘threatening remarks’ against female judge Zeba Chaudhry. Earlier this month,  district and sessions court extended till March 24 suspension of non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan in woman judge ‘threat’ case.

Verdict was announced by Additional Session Judge, Faizan Haider Gilani after hearing arguments from special prosecutor Rizwan Abbasi and counsel for Imran Khan, Gohar Ali on plea seeking an extension in suspension of arrest warrants against Imran Khan.

Judge Gilani while announcing reserved verdict converted Imran Khan’s non-bailable arrest warrants into bailable one and dismissed plea. On March 20, court extended suspension of Imran Khan’s arrest warrant in judge ‘threatening remarks’ case until March 24.

He was booked under various sections of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Besides, Islamabad High Court (IHC) also initiated contempt of court proceedings against him.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 25 2023

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