ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reissued a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan after the party failed to submit a written response to a petition seeking the closure of the X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly operated by party founder Imran Khan.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition filed by Advocate Ghulam Murtaza on Thursday.
During the hearing, Justice Tahir inquired whether any representative had appeared from the jail in connection with the matter. Referring to a recent decision relating to Bushra Bibi. the judge directed counsel to study the ruling, observing that the court had already outlined the legal course of action in cases involving the alleged misuse of prison meetings.
The judge also instructed the law officer representing the Advocate General’s Office to ensure. the Advocate General reviewed the court’s earlier decision on the issue. Addressing a sub-inspector who appeared on behalf of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). Justice Tahir directed that a proper law officer from the agency appear at the next hearing.
Scrutiny of challan completed in prohibited funding case
The court further told counsel for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) that specific questions would be framed for the next hearing regarding the regulator’s authority. responsibilities.
The PTA was directed to explain what action it could legally take as a regulatory body. The hearing was subsequently adjourned until Sept 10.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the scrutiny process of the challan in the prohibited funding case, formerly known as theforeign funding case, against Imran Khan. other accused has been completed by the court of Judge Abdul Ghafoor Kakar.
During the proceedings, Special Prosecutor Wasiq Malik informed the court that the Registrar’s Office had transmitted the challan for scrutiny.
After completing the review process, the banking court adjourned proceedings in the prohibited funding case until July 9. The case was registered by the FIA against the PTI founder and other accused persons.
Judicial Complex attack case
In another PTI-related case. Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra of the Anti-Terrorism Court expressed displeasure over the continued absence of Punjab’s ex-chief minister Pervaiz Elahi, a co-accused in the Judicial Complex attack case.
During the hearing, Elahi’s counsel submitted a request seeking exemption from personal appearance. However. Judge Sipra questioned why the former chief minister was appearing before other courts while repeatedly failing to attend proceedings in his court.
The judge warned that a medical board could be constituted to determine whether Elahi was genuinely unwell.
In response, Elahi’s counsel assured the court that his client would appear at the next hearing. requested one final opportunity. Accepting the assurance, the court adjourned the case until July 22.
The Judicial Complex attack case was registered at a CTD police station against PTI leaders. workers following violent incidents linked to court appearances by the party founder.
Published in Dawn, June 12th, 2026
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