LAHORE – Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), asked to be given access to amenities at his Zaman Park home on Tuesday instead of appearing before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) looking into the Jinnah House assault case.
Mr. Khan received a summons yesterday. Mr Khan claimed “information from credible sources” in his answer to the summons sent by his solicitors, Ali Ijaz Buttar and Naeem Haider Panjhuta, claiming that he would be attacked both in public and during questioning.
He said that he was also scheduled to appear in court today and asked to be given permission to participate in the inquiry via video connection from his home or to provide a questionnaire with certain questions for that reason. The reply stated, “Alternatively, I am also available in person at Zaman Park.”
Mr. Khan presented surety bonds earlier today in three instances involving the May 9 incident before a Lahore anti-terrorism court.
On behalf of the PTI head, who came in court with his legal team, Advocate Habib presented the bonds.
Imran was granted bail by ATC Judge Ijaz Ahmad Buttar in three counts related to the incident on May 9 until June 2, with the provision that each surety bond be worth Rs100,000.
Following the three arson incidents that happened on May 9—the day the PTI leader was taken into custody by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with the £190 million case—three ATC complaints against Mr. Khan were filed at various Lahore police stations.