Lagatar24 Desk
Islamabad, Aug 25: Imran Khan’s pre-arrest release in a terrorist case was extended by a Pakistani court on Thursday for another week, according to his lawyer, shortly after the former prime minister made an in-person appearance in court under heavy security.
Bail was granted until September 1, according to Khan’s lawyer and political aide Babar Awan, who told Reuters that they will then request another extension.
An assistant who is accused of sedition for allegedly instigating rebellion in the military was subjected to police torture, according to allegations filed against the former cricket star Khan.
In his address, Khan threatened to sue the Islamabad police chief and the female judge who had ordered the arrest of his assistant. He said that he “would not spare” them.
Police referenced the statement and claimed the speech’s intent was to terrorise the judges and police in order to keep them from carrying out their duties.
Khan’s bail was set to expire in the case on Thursday, but the judge extended it for another week following his court appearance.
