IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account

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Asad, M. (2026, October 16). IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2037494/ihc-seeks-pti-response-in-case-about-imrans-x-account

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Dawn · collected 2026-10-16 · by Malik Asad

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response regarding a petition demanding the ban of Imran Khan’s official X account. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir adjourned the hearing until November 23, and Gohar told the court that his party does not claim ownership of the account but needs more time to provide detailed information. Additionally, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for those who did not appear in cases filed against Imran Khan and others from a 2014 sit-in; however, Mr. Khan could not be produced as he is currently imprisoned at Adiala jail, with the court proceedings adjourned until November 25 to allow evidence presentation.
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response regarding a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account. The court adjourned the hearing until November 23, after Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir observed that Gohar could have submitted his response in writing. Meanwhile, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for individuals involved in cases against Imran Khan and others from a 2014 sit-in; however, Khan was not present as he is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail. Proceedings were adjourned until November 25 to allow evidence presentation at the next hearing.

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Malik Asad
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🔮 The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing.
2026-10-16 · mixed framing · IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account
🔮 Lawyers representing human rights activists and lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, along with Shireen Mazari, boycotted proceedings of an anti-terrorism court on Wednesday after the judge decided to record prosecution witnesses’ statements despite the defence’s request to defer the exercise until they could meet the accused.
2026-10-15 · assertive framing · Lawyers of Imaan, Hadi boycott ATC proceedings
🔮 The defence sought an adjournment, informing the court that the Oct 10 order was also being challenged before the Islamabad High Court. “If your petition is accepted by the high court, the proceedings in this court will come to an end,” the judge remarked.
2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Islamabad ATC tells authorities to allow Imaan, Hadi to meet their legal team in jail
🔮 If the framing of charges is set aside, the entire proceedings will come to an end,” Judge Sipra remarked, observing that the challenge before the high court did not automatically prevent the trial court from proceeding.
2026-10-10 · assertive framing · Islamabad ATC disposes of plea to drop terrorism charges against Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
🔮 If the framing of charges is set aside, the entire proceedings will come to an end,” Judge Sipra remarked, observing that the challenge before the high court did not automatically prevent the trial court from proceeding.
2026-10-10 · assertive framing · Islamabad ATC seeks report on failure to produce Imaan, Hadi in security breach case
🔮 He argued that charges could not be framed before completion of all legal formalities.
2026-10-07 · assertive framing · Islamabad ATC indicts Imaan, Hadi in security breach case despite objection over incomplete legal formalities
🔮 An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) adjourned the indictment proceedings against lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse, Hadi Ali Chattha, until Wednesday (today) after they could not be produced due to a power outage.
2026-10-07 · mixed framing · ATC delays Imaan, Hadi’s indictment in security breach case
🔮 DSP Yousuf then said the IO’s mobile phone was switched off and that it could take 10 to 15 days to establish contact with him.
2026-10-05 · assertive framing · Imaan and Hadi's arrest: ATC judge irked over IO's absence, failure to present case record
🔮 DSP Yousuf then said the IO’s mobile phone was switched off and that it could take 10 to 15 days to establish contact with him.
2026-10-05 · assertive framing · Imaan and Hadi's arrest: ATC judge irked over IO's absence, police failure to present case record
🔮 Earlier on Sept 15, the court had questioned the petition maintainability, noting that the petitioners are Afghan nationals and, therefore, may not be able to invoke the writ jurisdiction of the court.
2026-10-01 · assertive framing · IHC asks govt to settle Afghan students’ stay issue in 30 days
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Topics

Adiala IHC ISLAMABAD PTI The Islamabad High Court

Subjects

PTI ORG · 3× Arbab Muhammad Tahir PERSON · 1× Barrister Gohar PERSON · 1× Barrister Gohar Ali Khan PERSON · 1× Ghulam Murtaza PERSON · 1× Gohar PERSON · 1× IHC ORG · 1× ISLAMABAD GPE · 1× Imran Khan PERSON · 1× The Islamabad High Court ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response to a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account, adjourning the hearing until Nov 23.
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🔮 The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing.
2026-10-16 · Dawn
IHC seeks PTI response in case about Imran’s X account · mixed framing

Claims (8 extracted, 3 hedged)

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response to a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account, adjourning the hearing until Nov 23. asserted
Court → grant → Nov
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition, filed by Ghulam Murtaza, while Barrister Gohar appeared in person. asserted
Gohar → hear → person
The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing. uncertain
Gohar → observe → writing
The PTI leader told the court his party did not claim ownership of the X account in question. uncertain
party → tell → question
However, citing a change in circumstances, he sought additional time to submit a detailed response. asserted
he → cite → response
Meanwhile, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for the accused who failed to appear in cases registered against the PTI founder and others in connection with the 2014 sit-in. asserted
who → issue → in
Mr Khan could not be produced in court as he is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail. uncertain
he → produce → jail
The magistrate then adjourned proceedings till Nov 25 and directed that evidence be presented at the next hearing. asserted
evidence → adjourn → hearing
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