The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is likely to formally frame charges against PTI Chairman Imran Khan for his controversial remarks against a female judge today (Monday).
A larger bench, headed by IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, will resume the hearing at 2:30pm.
The former prime minister is facing contempt charges for his controversial remarks about Judicial Magistrate Zeba Chaudhry during a rally in Islamabad on August 20.
The IHC was initially scheduled to indict Khan on September 22, but he surprisingly apologised before the court and assured it that he would not issue such a statement again — leading the court to delay his indictment.
Later, on October 1, Khan submitted his affidavit assuring the court that he is willing to explain and clarify before the female judge that neither he nor his party sought any action against her, and he would “never do anything in future” that would hurt the dignity of any court and the judiciary, especially the lower judiciary.
However, he avoided tendering an unconditional apology. Although mentioning that he “might have crossed a red line while making a public speech”, Khan fell short of apologising for his remarks in his latest response.
IHC to resume hearing on Imran Khan’s contempt case today
