The Islamabad High Court has ordered the government not to harass Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan during the Eid holidays.
IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq was hearing Imran Khan’s petition seeking details of the cases registered against him as well as orders for the police not to arrest him.
The government was issued a notice at the request of Imran Khan, and a response sought.
During the proceedings, Imran’s lawyer Faisal Chaudhry commented that reports of talks between political parties is a good discussion, and today, the development may move in a positive direction.
Imran Khan’s request for keeping the petition pending till after Eid was also approved, and has been scheduled for re-hearing on April 27.
Imran’s counsel further said Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq visited Zaman Park and made an encouraging effort to negotiate.
The chief justice remarked that this incident apparently created a “bad taste”.
Chaudhry further expressed fears that another operation against his client is on the cards during the Eid holidays.
“I can request the details of the cases but how can I give a blank order?” questioned Justice Farooq.
Subsequently, the IHC CJ ordered the government not to harass the ex-PM during the Eid holidays and issued notices to the federation, the police and the Federal Investigating Agency (FIA), seeking details of cases against Imran.
The PTI chief’s request to delay the hearing of the case till after Eid was also accepted and the court adjourned the case till April 27.
Earlier this week, Imran had apprised the Lahore High Court (LHC) that he had “concrete information” of another “attack” at his Zaman Park residence during the Eid holidays, requesting that the police officials be prevented from arresting him in order to avoid any bloodshed “planned” by them.
IHC directs govt not to ‘harass’ Imran Khan during Eid holidays
