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ATC Blocks Passports of PTI Leaders, Issues Non-Bailable Warrant in Sangjani Case

Courts increased pressure on PTI figures through travel curbs, arrest orders, tighter oversight.

Overview

  • An Islamabad anti-terrorism court ordered passport blocking for Omar Ayub and Zartaj Gul and issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Sheikh Waqas Akram in the Sangjani rally case, seeking a compliance report and adjourning to December 3.
  • The Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court reissued an arrest warrant for Aleema Khanum over non-appearance in the Sadiqabad protest case and set the next hearing for November 13 after recording attendance of five prosecution witnesses.
  • The Rawalpindi court sent reminders to multiple authorities, including the Board of Revenue, Cooperative Department Punjab, Punjab Land Records Authority, the Islamabad Chief Commissioner, SECP and CDA, after no property reports were filed, while Soneri Bank submitted requested details.
  • A separate anti-terrorism court canceled earlier warrants and granted interim bail to PTI leader Junaid Akbar on a Rs 5,000 surety until December 22 in a case registered at Kohsar police station, issuing notices for arguments at the next hearing.
  • The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the home secretary and Adiala Jail officials on a contempt plea over denied lawyer access to Imran Khan, with Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir directing the assistant attorney general to examine the matter.