ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad adjourned hearings on multiple cases against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Monday. The cases include those related to the November 26 protest, alleged election rigging, and the Azadi March demonstrations. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra presided over the proceedings, remarking that the Ministry of Law had yet to respond to his letter regarding the PTI founder. He stated that a reminder would be sent to the state, urging clarification on whether they are committed to pursuing these cases.
The court marked the attendance of the accused and adjourned the hearings. Copies of the challan were distributed for the Kohsar police station case, while PTI leaders Omar Ayub and Ali Nawaz Awan filed requests for exemption from appearance.
Judge Supra commented that Omar Ayub “is usually flying but falls ill only when summoned to court.” The defense counsel responded, stating that the video referenced was old and not recent.
The court adjourned hearings in several cases, including the Sangjani police station case until September 22, the Shehzad Town case until September 29, the Azadi March case from Sangjani police station until October 13, and the Noon police station case until October 11.
Additionally, the court reissued summons notices to the absent accused. PTI founder Sher Afzal Marwat, Azam Swati, Omar Ayub, and others are among the individuals named in multiple cases registered at Sangjani, Noon, Shehzad Town, and other police stations.
