SC orders not to arrest Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the authorities concerned not to arrest Imran Khan till August 9. The court issued the order in the murder case of lawyer Razzaq Shar on Monday
Inspector General of Balochistan Police informed the SC today that PTI Chairman did not comply with several notices to join the investigation in the Advocate Razzaq Shar murder case.
On Monday, the Balochistan IG submitted the investigation report of the lawyer’s murder case to the Supreme Court. The report included statements from the deceased’s wife and two brothers.
According to the FIR, the victim had been receiving threats due to filing an Article 6 application against the PTI chairman.
Furthermore, the Home Ministry constituted a seven-member JIT on June 8 to conduct the investigation.
The JIT, chaired by the DIG Counter Terrorism Department, has held eight meetings thus far, as stated in the report.
During the first meeting of the JIT, they decided to summon the accused, including Chairman PTI.
They conducted investigations on four accused and issued summons notices to PTI Chairman Imran Khan until June 19.
However, despite receiving several notices, he did not participate in the investigation. The report also mentioned that they are currently carrying out further investigation in the case.
SC dismisses Imran Khan’s plea
Meanwhile, a three-member bench headed by Justice Yahya Afridi heard Imran Khan’s plea to dismiss the lawyer murder case against him.
During the hearing, the lawyer representing the Balochistan government urged the court to issue an order demanding Imran Khan’s appearance before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT).
However, Justice Yahya Afridi stated that the court would not issue such an order at this juncture. Subsequently, the judge inquired about the whereabouts of the petitioner, Imran Khan.
Advocate Latif Khosa, representing Imran Khan, responded that his client was present in the courtroom.
Following the exchange, the court made a significant decision by instructing the police not to arrest Imran Khan until August 9. Additionally, the court adjourned the hearing for a later date.
