Judge promises decision in Imran Khan Nikah case in 10 days if he stays alive

Islamabad District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka assured the defence that the verdict in the Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's illegal Nikah case would be pronounced within the next 10 days if he were alive.

According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, Judge Afzal Majoka heard the appeals for suspension of the sentence and a speedy hearing in the Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's Nikah case. During the hearing, Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka stated, "If I am alive, I will decide on the appeals within 10 days. Even if the other party does not appear, I will still make a decision."

The judge also said, "I am writing today's hearing order, which will contain something significant."

Judge Majoka issued notices to both parties to appear before the court on June 21. The court ordered petitioner Khawar Maneka and his lawyer to appear; otherwise, a decision would be made based on the records. The Islamabad Sessions Court then adjourned the hearing until June 21.

During the last hearing on May 29, an unpleasant situation developed in the court when PTI lawyers and party workers attacked petitioner Khawar Maneka before the pronouncement of the decision. PTI female workers threw bottles at Maneka and even scuffled with him, while PTI lawyers slapped him inside the courtroom. The petitioner was also assaulted outside the court.

The next day, on May 30, a terrorism case was registered against 25 PTI leaders and lawyers for slapping Khawar Maneka outside a court in Islamabad. The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at Ramna Police Station, Islamabad, with 12 policemen witnessing the incident.

The FIR includes the names of 25 accused, including PTI lawyers Naeem Panjotha, Ali Ijaz Butter, Zahid Bashir Dar, Usman Gill, and Ansar Kayani. According to the FIR, as court proceedings commenced in Islamabad, PTI leaders and lawyers began gathering outside the court. Advocate Burki was leading the PTI lawyers and activists. When the hearing ended and Khawar Maneka came out, Advocate Burki shouted that Maneka had testified against their leader Imran Khan and should not be left alive. The FIR states that Advocate Burki then pushed Khawar Maneka and Naeem Panjotha assaulted him with punches.

Reporter: Hashar Ahsan