ATC reissues arrest warrants for K-P CM
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad has reissued arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi regarding a November 26 protest case. The judge expressed frustration over the police's failure to submit a challan and adjourned the hearing until October 9.
Why it matters
The legal action against a high-ranking provincial official highlights ongoing political tensions and the intersection of judicial and executive power in Pakistan.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Anti-terrorism court. PHOTO:APP ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Wednesday reissued arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and others in the November 26 protest case.
ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra heard the case. The court was informed that police have not yet submitted the challan in the case, prompting the judge to express annoyance and direct that the challan be filed at the earliest.
The court reissued arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi and others, adjourning further hearing of the case until October 9.
It may be noted that a case against PTI leaders and workers is registered at Margalla Police Station.
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