The Islamabad High Court (IHC) extended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s interim bail in two instances till June 8.
IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq heard the PTI chief’s petition for an extension of interim bail in matters involving incitement to revolt within institutions and attempted murder.
Barrister Gohar, Imran Khan’s lawyer, appeared in court. During the hearing, Chief Justice Aamir Farooq enquired whether an FIR on the former premier’s detention from the court premises had been filed.
On Imran Khan’s behalf, Barrister Gohar requested a one-time exemption from attendance for the PTI chairman, which the court granted.
Later, the court deferred the hearing and extended Imran Khan’s temporary bail until June 8.
LHC reserves verdict on May 9 cases
The Lahore High Court (LHC) postponed its decision on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s petition for protective bail in all cases brought against him on or after May 9 — the day he was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case — earlier today,
At the start of today’s hearing, Justice Safdar Saleem Shahid questioned the location of the PTI head.
EX PM Imran Khan’s lawyer informed the judge that he will appear in court at 11 a.m. Khan, on the other hand, is yet to come.
“Imran Khan is not seeking protective bail and has requested that the case be transferred to a larger bench,” his lawyer informed the court.
Following that, the court reserved its decision.
