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IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account

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Asad, M. (2026, October 16). IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2037494/ihc-seeks-pti-response-in-case-about-imrans-x-account

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Dawn · collected 2026-10-16 · by Malik Asad

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response regarding a petition demanding the ban of Imran Khan’s official X account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir adjourned the hearing until November 23, and Gohar told the court that his party does not claim ownership of the account but needs more time to provide detailed information. Additionally, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for those who did not appear in cases filed against Imran Khan and others from a 2014 sit-in; however, Mr. Khan could not be produced as he is currently imprisoned at Adiala jail, with the court proceedings adjourned until November 25 to allow evidence presentation.
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response regarding a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account. The court adjourned the hearing until November 23, after Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir observed that Gohar could have submitted his response in writing. Meanwhile, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for individuals involved in cases against Imran Khan and others from a 2014 sit-in; however, Khan was not present as he is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail. Proceedings were adjourned until November 25 to allow evidence presentation at the next hearing.

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Malik Asad
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🔮 Jatt had filed a petition, seeking the court’s intervention to prevent his arrest before he could reach the court of competent jurisdiction.
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🔮 “I will call for all reports and summon all evidence,” Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro observed while hearing a petition filed by lawyer Riaz Hanif Rahi on behalf of The Jurists Foundation of Pakistan.
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🔮 When defence counsel Riasat Ali Azad informed the court that the record had been received that day, the judge remarked that he would have shown the police the consequences of failing to produce it on Tuesday.
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🔮 The judgement clarified that although police could maintain internal records of criminal cases for official purposes, such information could not be disclosed in character certificates issued to citizens, particularly when these were required for travelling abroad.
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🔮 Following the completion of the trial and final arguments, the court reserved its verdict and said that it would be pronounced on Oct 29.
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🔮 “But we surrender ourselves before the ultimate court where we all must return one day, where all will be held accountable for what they have done.”
2026-10-28 · assertive framing · Imaan, Hadi allege security breach case 'nothing more than harassment' for their human rights work
🔮 He will preside over a single bench at the Rawalpindi registry.
2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani posted to Pindi bench after reshuffle at Lahore High Court
🔮 While offering yet another opportunity to human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to record their statements in a security breach case, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday warned them that a verdict could come even without their testimony if they refused.
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🔮 Meanwhile, no prosecution witness could be cross-examined during Thursday’s hearing amid the dispute over the state counsel’s appointment.
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🔮 Justice Malik remarked with a smile, “In that case, you might as well remove our badges too, as we are also currently serving as additional judges.”
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Topics

Adiala IHC ISLAMABAD PTI The Islamabad High Court

Subjects

PTI ORG · 3× Arbab Muhammad Tahir PERSON · 1× Barrister Gohar PERSON · 1× Barrister Gohar Ali Khan PERSON · 1× Ghulam Murtaza PERSON · 1× Gohar PERSON · 1× IHC ORG · 1× ISLAMABAD GPE · 1× Imran Khan PERSON · 1× The Islamabad High Court ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response to a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account, adjourning the hearing until Nov 23.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-16
🔮 The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing.
2026-10-16 · Dawn
IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account · mixed framing

Claims (8 extracted, 3 hedged)

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response to a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account, adjourning the hearing until Nov 23. asserted
Court → grant → Nov
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition, filed by Ghulam Murtaza, while Barrister Gohar appeared in person. asserted
Gohar → hear → person
The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing. uncertain
Gohar → observe → writing
The PTI leader told the court his party did not claim ownership of the X account in question. uncertain
party → tell → question
However, citing a change in circumstances, he sought additional time to submit a detailed response. asserted
he → cite → response
Meanwhile, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for the accused who failed to appear in cases registered against the PTI founder and others in connection with the 2014 sit-in. asserted
who → issue → in
Mr Khan could not be produced in court as he is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail. uncertain
he → produce → jail
The magistrate then adjourned proceedings till Nov 25 and directed that evidence be presented at the next hearing. asserted
evidence → adjourn → hearing
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