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RAWALPINDI, Dec 04 (APP):The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi on Thursday adjourned the hearing of a November 26 protest case until December 8.
The case, registered at Sadiqabad police station, names several PTI leaders and workers, including Aleema Khanum, sister of PTI founder, among the accused.
During today’s proceedings before ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, Aleema Khan appeared in person, marking her attendance as required.
The prosecution team, led by the Prosecutor Zaheer Shah, along with a witness, was also present in court.
Defense counsel Faisal Malik requested the courtfor adjournment, citing the strike by lawyers. He requested the next hearing be fixed for Thursday, December 11.
Special Prosecutor Zaheer Shah opposed any further delay, pointing out that conviction was formally framed against the accused on October 15, and subsequent hearings have repeatedly been postponed.
“The prosecution has extended full cooperation and the court has already accommodated the defense by granting dates as per their convenience,” he argued.
Zaheer insisted that the case should move forward without additional adjournments and proposed December 8 as the next date.
After hearing both sides, Judge Amjad Ali Shah accepted the prosecution’s request and adjourned the matter till Monday, December 8.