Pakistan judge offers to stop attempts to arrest Imran Khan if he surrenders in court
The Hindu
While hearing the case, the district court judge remarked that former PM Imran Khan should surrender unconditionally before seeking any favour from the court
A district court judge in Pakistan said on Thursday he would halt attempts by the Islamabad police to arrest Imran Khan in a corruption case if the ousted premier surrendered before the court.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal said this during the hearing of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) case seeking criminal proceedings against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief for hiding details of Toshakhana gifts.
The judge had re-issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 70-year-old Khan on February 28 and directed the capital city police to bring him to court by March 18.
While hearing the case, the judge remarked that Mr. Khan should surrender unconditionally before seeking any favour from the court.
Mr. Khan’s counsel presented the undertaking as per directions of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that his client would appear in the court on March 18.
The judge remarked what was the meaning of the undertaking if the former premier was not present.
“We want Imran to come to court. Why is he not coming? What is the reason? Imran Khan has to assist the police according to the law, not resist them,” he said.
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