Speaking to journalists outside Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan disclosed that Imran Khan hinted at having “one final card up his sleeve” but chose not to reveal further details…reports Asian Lite News
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-I-Insaaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan and party leader Salman Akram Raja until January 18 in a protest case, Ary News reported.
According to Ary News, the case refers to a violent clash that took place between PTI workers and police on October 5. The court also granted an extension in the interim bail of Ali Imtiaz Warraich and others.
It was reported that the PTI leaders had filed bail applications in four different cases. The extension of their interim bail provides them with temporary relief as they face charges related to the protest.
On the other hand, former PM Imran Khan has warned the government of launching a civil disobedience movement if his demands are not met.
As per Ary News, addressing media persons outside jail, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan said that former prime minister, who is currently incarcerated, has announced two key demands namely the release of “political prisoners” facing trial and the composition of a judicial commission to probe the events of May 9, 2023, and the November 26 crackdown on PTI protesters.
Speaking to journalists outside Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan disclosed that Imran Khan hinted at having “one final card up his sleeve” but chose not to reveal further details, Ary News reported.
Addressing rumors about the former Prime Minister’s health, Aleema dismissed them as baseless. She shared that Imran Khan laughed upon hearing the fake reports and assured everyone of his good health, adding that he maintains his fitness through regular exercise.
Incarcerated former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, has been in the Adiala Jail since August 2023 on multiple charges.
Protests have erupted acrosss the country following Imran Khan’s arrest, as his supporters and party workers took to the streets to demand his release.
Meanwhile, The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) several top leaders in connection with the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case, ARY News reported.
According to reports, the 25 accused mentioned in the GHQ attack case include PTI’s top leaders like Ali Amin Gandapur, Shehryar Afridi, Zain Qureshi, Shibli Faraz, Tahir Sadiq, Malik Taimoor Masood and Kanwal Shauzab
ATC Rawalpindi Judge Amjad Ali Shah signed the warrants, ordering the Rawalpindi Police (CPO) to arrest them and present them before court by December 10. The court’s decision showcases efforts to hold the accused accountable for their alleged involvement in the GHQ attack case.
On December 5, Judge Amjad Ali Shah indicted PTI founder Imran Khan and 60 other PTI leaders were indicted in the GHQ attack case, ARY News reported.
After the decision announced by the ATC, the police arrested four PTI leaders, including Omar Ayub, Raja Basharat, and Malik Ahmad Chatta, in connection with the GHQ attack case. 23 other accused in the case, including Zulfi Bukhari, Murad Saeed and Shehbaz Gill, have been declared proclaimed offenders.
On May 9 last year, Khan, who served as Pakistan’s PM from 2018 to 2022, was arrested from the premises of the Islamabad High Court, where he was present for a hearing in a corruption case. He was accused of receiving illegal gifts and assets from other nations.
Protests erupted acrosss the country following Imran Khan’s arrest, as his supporters and party workers took to the streets to demand his release. The PTI protesters attacked and vandalised several civil and military installations, including the Jinnah House in Lahore, the Mianwali airbase, GHQ of the army in Rawalpindi and and others.
The protesters also set vehicles on fire, blocked roads and clashed with police and security personnel. Over 5,000 people were arrested and charged under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and other laws for their involvement in the riots, ARY News reported. The federal government accused Imran Khan of being the mastermind of these attacks and said that it had evidence of his involvement. (ANI)
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