PTI chief summoned in murder case on 24th

Case will be heard by a different bench

ISLAMABAD:

The Supreme Court's (SC) Quetta registry has issued a written order summoning Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in the lawyer’s murder case.

In the written order, the PTI chairman has been directed to appear on July 24 at 10:30am.

It is stated in the court order that during the hearing, an inquiry was made regarding the absence of the petitioner.

According to the lawyer, the applicant could appear on the summons of the court. The government of Balochistan's request for respite to submit the reply was approved as well.

On the other hand, a change was seen in the bench hearing the appeal against the decision of the Balochistan High Court.

The first hearing of the case was conducted by two members, Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Ayesha Malik.

The second hearing of the case was conducted by a three-member bench, headed by Justice Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Mussarat Hilali.

However, now the third hearing is going to be held on Monday before a three-member bench, headed by Justice Afridi.

Justice Naqvi is also included in the bench, but instead of Justice Hilali, Justice Mazahar is a part of the bench.