The special anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has approved two applications filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, directing the Adiala Jail superintendent to:
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Provide books to Imran Khan.
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Arrange a phone call between him and his children before Eidul Fitr.
Key Developments:
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Judge Amjad Ali Shah issued the order while hearing the May 9 GHQ attack case.
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The court also approved Islamabad Police’s request to take custody of 118 PTI protesters arrested on November 24, 2024, during demonstrations in Rawalpindi.
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The accused are linked to five cases registered at Karachi Company, Aabpara, Ramna, and Kohsar police stations.
Context:
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Imran Khan has been in Adiala Jail following multiple legal cases.
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May 9 protests erupted after Khan’s arrest, leading to attacks on military installations.
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The government has cracked down on PTI members, with many facing terrorism and sedition charges.
This decision marks a small legal relief for Khan while the larger cases against him continue. How do you think this will impact PTI’s political strategy ahead of Eid and beyond?
