Defendant repeatedly repents for his crime before ATC judge

Verdict will be announced on February 17

Counsel for the accused withdraws from the case

Counsel says he was told Imran Ali was being made a scapegoat

No minister present for one hour question-answer session

ATC also imposes a fine of Rs300,000 on each of the convicts

Boycotts become order of day as opposition protests govt’s lax attitude

20 prosecution witnesses presented during 11-hour-long proceedings

Report points out financial irregularities and mismanagement in almost all govt institutions

Report presented to court reveals 540 million gallons of polluted water being dumped into Ravi river daily