PTI’s Gohar Ali Khan summoned over Imran’s social media activity
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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reissued a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan after the party failed to submit a written response to a petition seeking the closure of the X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly operated by party founder Imran Khan. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition filed by Advocate Ghulam Murtaza on Thursday. During the hearing, Justice Tahir inquired whether any representative had appeared from the jail in connection with the matter. Referring to a recent decision relating to Bushra Bibi, the judge directed counsel to study the ruling, observing that the court had already outlined the legal course of action in cases involving the alleged misuse of prison meetings. The judge also instructed the law officer representing the Advocate General’s Office to ensure that the Advocate General reviewed the court’s earlier decision on the issue. Addressing a sub-inspector who appeared on behalf of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), Justice Tahir directed that a proper law officer from the agency appear at the next hearing. Scrutiny of challan completed in prohibited funding case The court further told counsel for the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) that specific questions would be framed for the next hearing regarding the regulator’s authority and responsibilities. The PTA was directed to explain what action it could legally take as a regulatory body. The hearing was subsequently adjourned until Sept 10. Prohibited funding case Meanwhile, in a separate development, the scrutiny process of the challan in the prohibited funding case, formerly known as the foreign funding case, against Imran Khan and other accused has been completed by the court of Judge Abdul Ghafoor Kakar. During the proceedings, Special Prosecutor Wasiq Malik informed the court that the Registrar’s Office had transmitted the challan for scrutiny. After completing the review process, the banking court adjou