PTI's arguments for removal of terror charges sought

An Islamabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders to submit their arguments as they sought the removal of terror charges for protesting outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Various party leaders including Asad Umar, Ali Nawaz Awan and Amir Mughal among others were booked under multiple charges – including terrorism, obstructing justice and vandalism in a case registered at Sangjani police station.

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The cases had come in the wake of protests that broke out following former premier Imran Khan's disqualification by the ECP.

ATC judge Raja Jawad Abbas heard the case today as he granted Asad Umar’s request for exemption from attendance.

PTI lawyer Sardar Muhammad Masroof implored the ATC to delete the provisions of terrorism in the case.

The court asked the parties to submit their arguments challenging the terror provisions in the next hearing and adjourned the hearing until March 28.