IHC issues decision on Imran Khan’s plea against military trial

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has disposed of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan’s plea to halt his potential military detention and trial.

Reserved seats: application filed in LHC for implementation of SC’s verdict

The decision came after a statement made by the government’s legal representative during the hearing.

Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb presided over the case, which sought to prevent Imran Khan’s possible military trial. During the proceedings, Additional Attorney General Manoor Iqbal Dogal clarified to the court that no decision had yet been made regarding the military trial of the former prime minister.

He assured the court that if such a decision were to be taken, it would follow all legal protocols. He further stated that, if the military trial is confirmed, the matter would first be brought before a Civil Magistrate.

Imran Khan files fresh petition against Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa

Following these remarks from the Additional Attorney General, the IHC disposed of the PTI founder’s request.