ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Islamabad has granted bail to Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan, the sisters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, in the D-Chowk protest case.
Judge Abul Hasanat Zulqarnain issued the order on Friday with regard to the case registered at the Kohsar police station in the federal capital.
The two sisters were arrested on October 4, 2024.
The former ruling party’s lawyers have left the Judicial Complex to go to jail with the mandamus i.e. the court’s order directing the release of the Khan’s sisters.
The court issued the orders following the approval of the former prime minister’s two sisters’ bail, granted against surety bonds worth Rs20,000 each.
Several PTI leaders as well as Imran’s sisters were detained during the protest demonstration in Islamabad. The case against Imran’s sisters was registered at the Kohsar Police Station on serious charges, including 16 provisions related to terrorism.
The former ruling party launched its anti-government campaign for the “independence” of the judiciary and the release of the former prime minister from jail.
Meanwhile, the ATC’s order came two days after the hearing of the plea was adjourned due to the non-submission of records in the case.
