Imran Khan appears before ATC in Terrorism case

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan appeared before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Monday to record his statement.

According to details, the ATC judge had asked Imran Khan to appear before the court in person to face the trial as well as a probe by the case’s investigation officer within the court premises.

PTI chief appeared before the court amid heightened security.

As the hearing proceeded, the Sessions Court judge inquired the investigation officer (IO) if Imran Khan participated in the investigation proceedings or not, in response, the IO said the PTI chief only submitted a written statement.

Upon learning that Imran Khan’s written response was not submitted in the report given to the court, the judge expressed resentment over the investigation officer.

Defence counsel Babar Awan informed the court that Imran Khan will arrive at 11am to participate in the proceedings and if the case demands, police can probe the former premier in the bar room of the judicial complex.

On September 2, the ATC granted interim bail to PTI Chief Imran Khan till September 12.