IHC disposes of petition regarding Imran Khan's military trial

The Islamabad High Court disposes of petition regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s military trial after receiving a response from the federal government.

The court was informed that no final decision has been made yet about proceeding with the trial.

Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb presided over the hearing, while Additional Attorney General Munawar Iqbal Duggal represented the government in court.

During the proceedings, the additional attorney general explained that the federal government has not decided whether Imran Khan will face a military trial.

He stated that if such a trial is pursued, it will be conducted in accordance with Rule 549, following the necessary legal procedure.

He further informed the court that in the event of a military trial, the process would start with a request to a civil magistrate.

Following the government's response, the Islamabad High Court closed the petition regarding the PTI leader's military trial.

DG ISPR hints at Imran Khan’s military trial

Declaring that the army has no political agenda nor it supports or opposes any party, the chief military spokesperson on Thursday hinted at the possibility of former prime minister Imran Khan facing a trial under the Army Act in a case pertaining to former ISI chief Lt General (retd) Faiz Hameed.

Since the arrest of Gen Faiz, Imran Khan has expressed concerns that he might be implicated. The former prime minister also moved the Islamabad High Court, seeking an order to prevent his possible military trial.

During a press conference in Rawalpindi, when journalist asked about the concerns of PTI leadership, DG ISPR Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry replied: “The matter is sub judice, but I will say that according to military law, if any person uses individuals under the Army Act for their personal objectives, the law will take its own course.”

Observers believe that the DG ISPR’s calculated remarks suggested that the jailed PTI founder could be implicated in the ongoing court martial proceedings against former ISI chief General Faiz.