{"id":14090,"date":"2025-09-27T12:08:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T07:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=14090"},"modified":"2025-09-27T12:08:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T07:08:56","slug":"imran-khan-seeks-halt-in-ghq-attack-trial-pending-court-ruling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=14090","title":{"rendered":"Imran Khan Seeks Halt in GHQ Attack Trial Pending Court Ruling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rawalpindi<\/strong> \u2014 Former Prime Minister and PTI founder, Imran Khan, has moved to stop proceedings in the ongoing case concerning the May 9 attack on the Pakistan Army\u2019s General Headquarters (GHQ). His legal team submitted a petition in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday, urging that the trial be suspended until a decision is reached by the Lahore High Court\u2019s Rawalpindi Bench regarding video-link hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the hearing, Khan\u2019s lawyers argued that continuing the trial while the High Court\u2019s decision is pending would be unjust. They requested the ATC to grant a stay in the matter, effectively pausing further proceedings. The plea underscored that the issue of video-link appearances\u2014a key point of contention\u2014remains unresolved, and any progress in the trial prior to that ruling could prejudice Khan\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This legal maneuver reflects Khan\u2019s broader strategy of challenging trial procedures, particularly the reliance on virtual court appearances. His legal team has consistently maintained that such methods compromise the right to a fair hearing and hinder effective communication between lawyer and client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, the prosecution strongly opposed the request. The state counsel reminded the court that Khan\u2019s lawyers had already filed two separate petitions objecting to video-link hearings, suggesting that the defense was employing delay tactics. \u201cThe accused\u2019s legal team is repeatedly filing applications on the same grounds, seeking to prolong the proceedings,\u201d the prosecutor argued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The May 9 GHQ attack case remains one of the most high-profile and politically sensitive trials in Pakistan\u2019s recent history. The incident, part of a wider wave of violent protests triggered by Khan\u2019s arrest, saw demonstrators storm military installations, including the army\u2019s headquarters in Rawalpindi. The government later classified the attacks as acts of terrorism, leading to dozens of cases against PTI leaders, workers, and supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Khan, who has been entangled in a series of legal battles since his ouster in April 2022, the GHQ case is particularly critical. Convictions under anti-terrorism laws carry severe penalties, and the trial\u2019s outcome could significantly shape his political future. His legal team has consistently argued that the charges are politically motivated and designed to weaken the PTI ahead of future elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ATC has yet to issue a ruling on Khan\u2019s latest petition, but the decision will likely hinge on whether the Lahore High Court\u2019s verdict on video-link trials arrives soon. Until then, the standoff underscores the ongoing friction between Khan\u2019s camp and the state over legal process, accountability, and political legitimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, political observers note that Khan\u2019s courtroom strategy\u2014challenging procedure at every step\u2014may prolong proceedings but also keeps the spotlight on what PTI portrays as an unfair judicial process. The government, however, maintains that those responsible for the May 9 violence must be held accountable, regardless of political stature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rawalpindi \u2014 Former Prime Minister and PTI founder, Imran Khan, has moved to stop proceedings in the ongoing case concerning the May 9 attack on the Pakistan Army\u2019s General Headquarters (GHQ). 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