PTI founder’s X account closure case scheduled for hearing
Key takeaways
- Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will preside over the hearing.
- Senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja is representing Imran Khan in the case.
- During the previous hearing in February, the court sought final arguments on the petition and adjourned proceedings until the first week of May.
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Add ARY News on Google ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has fixed for hearing on Monday a petition regarding the closure of the X (formerly Twitter) account of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, ARY News reported.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will preside over the hearing. The Adiala Jail authorities have already submitted their response, while the court has directed other parties to file their replies as well.
Senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja is representing Imran Khan in the case. The court had earlier permitted him to meet the former prime minister for consultation; however, the meeting could not take place despite clear court orders.