Terrorism case: ATC extends Imran Khan’s interim bail till Sept 20

Islamabad: An Anti-terrorism court Monday extended interim bail of ousted Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan till September 20 (Tuesday), in a terrorism case for allegedly threatening Additional Sessions female Judge Zeba Chaudhry during a public rally. 

As per details, Imran Khan was booked in a case under sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ACT) for making threatening remarks against an additional sessions judge and senior officials. 

Cricketer-turned politician appeared before the court in Islamabad today to record his statement.

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. 

The PTI leader appeared before the court amid heightened security. 

At the outset of the hearing, 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. 

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