Hearing adjourned against Sheikh Rashid, Qureshi in May 9 cases

The court, on the other hand, rejected the request of the police for physical remand of Sheikh Rashid in 3 cases

By Khalid Iqbal

February 07, 2024

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan can be seen along with PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi (Centre) and Awami Muslim League (AML) head Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. — X/@ShkhRasheed

RAWALPINDI: The hearing on bail applications of PTI leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Awami Muslim League (AML) head Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in the May 9 incidents has been adjourned.

Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Rawalpindi Judge Malik Ijaz Asif heard the case of both leaders in Adiala Jail.

The court adjourned the hearing on the bail application of Shah Mehmood Qureshi till February 13.

The arguments of the lawyers were earlier completed.

The court, on the other hand, rejected the request of the police for physical remand of Sheikh Rashid in 3 cases.

The judge also adjourned the hearing till February 10, discharging him in all three cases. The court also adjourned the hearing on bail application of Imran Khan till February 13.