In the ongoing case involving the ECP protest, Imran has filed a motion asking the court to withdraw the “ridiculous” terror allegations.
According to the petition, the Anti-Terror Act was used to silence political opponents and had a “destructive” effect.
Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), requested on Friday that the anti-terrorism court (ATC) strike down the anti-terrorism laws in the event of anti-Khan protests outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Imran Khan said in his petition that the terror accusations were “ridiculous” and in defiance of the Supreme Court’s ruling, which was reached by a seven-member panel.
Furthermore, it said that the Anti-Terrorism Act was “destructive” since it was used to repress political opponents for political purposes.
The government’s lack of sincerity in the fight against terrorism is also demonstrated by these measures, it was noted.
Imran Khan’s bail in the case had already been denied by an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad because the former prime minister failed to show up for the hearing.
Imran’s appeal for a medical exemption from presence had also been denied by the court, which gave him till February 15 to show up in person.
In reaction to protests following his disqualification in the Toshakhana reference, Islamabad police had arrested the PTI president and numerous party members on terrorism-related charges in October of last year.
According to the first information report (FIR) filed against the party members, the protesters threw stones at FC and police officials, causing numerous injuries.
It further claimed that members of the former ruling party attempted to ram police officers with moving automobiles, set fire to Faizabad’s public property, and damaged government property.
The court had given the former premier the chance to appear on Wednesday while he was out on temporary bail in the case.
The court issued the following succinct ruling: “It has emerged from the record that the current applicant [Imran] has been given numerous opportunities to put up an appearance before the court but to no effect.”
