LAHORE: The Punjab government has withdrawn its earlier notification regarding jail trials in the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case.
According to media reports, the GHQ attack case along with other May 9-related cases will now be heard at the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi instead of Adiala Jail.
A fresh notification has been issued, under which former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan will appear via video link whenever required, while other accused will be produced physically before the court.
Speaking to journalists outside the ATC in Rawalpindi, Imran Khan’s lawyer, Faisal Malik, said that hearings in 12 May 9-related cases, including the GHQ attack case, have been adjourned till October 1. He said the court informed them of the new notification, shifting proceedings back to the ATC.
Rejecting the Punjab government’s decision, Faisal Malik announced that they would file a petition demanding Imran Khan’s physical production before the court. “We do not accept this notification by the Punjab government,” he stated.
