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ATC throws out Imran Khan’s plea to stop proceedings in GHQ attack case
- PTI founder also seek provision of CCTV footage of case hearing.
- Not want to be part of hearing sans consultation with Khan: lawyer.
- Defence wants to waste time, not serious about trial: prosecutor.
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Tehreeke-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s plea seeking the halt of court proceedings in May 9 case involving attack on General Headquarters (GHQ).
ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah conducted the hearing today over two petitions filed by Khan, urging the court to provide the CCTV footage of the court proceedings on September 19 and stopping the proceedings till the high court’s order on the transfer of the jail trial.
During the hearing, where Khan was presented virtually before the court via WhatsApp link, the PTI founder’s lawyer Faisal Malik contended that they did not want to become part of the case proceedings sans consultation with the former prime minister.
To this, the court said: “During the last hearing, you consulted with the PTI founder who [then] boycotted the proceedings”.
When advised by the court to challenge the WhatsApp communication in the high court, counsel Malik said that they had already done so.
“[A] WhatsApp call cannot be considered as [attendance] via a video link,” the lawyer said while requesting the court for more time to challenge the court’s previous order.
“You can challenge it [however] the court proceedings cannot be stopped,” the court responded.
Highlighting that the defence lawyers boycotted the previous hearing, prosecutor Ikram Amin said that the prosecution was not obligated to answer any of their queries.
“The defence lawyers boycott court hearing and then ask for more time the next day. Their conduct shows that they are not serious about the trial,” the prosecutor said, adding that the defence team was wasting the court’s time.
Responding to prosecutor Zaheer Shah’s argument that questioning the court’s order amounted to contempt of court, lawyer Malik said that they were merely seeking a fair trial.
“If the suspect cannot listen to his lawyer and vice versa, how is this a fair trial,” the defence lawyer contended.
On the defence team’s request for the CCTV footage, prosecutor Zaheer said that as per the Lahore High Court (LHC) directives, neither any footage nor a transcript can be provided to anyone.
At this, Khan’s lawyer Salman Akram Raja said that the court does not operate on government instructions but works as per the constitution.
“It is not possible to present a person locked in a cell on WhatsApp,” Raja stressed, to which the court said that they have the right to challenge the court order.
After hearing both side’s arguments, the court rejected the petitions filed by the former PM.
With a total of 41 witnesses recording their statements in the case, the court also adjourned the hearing till September 27.
The development follows ATC’s last week’s decision of rejecting Khan’s plea for in-person appearance in the said case after the Punjab government cancelled the jail trial of all May 9 cases, including the GHQ attack case.
GHQ attack case
PTI founder Khan along with dozens of other PTI workers indicted in the GHQ attack case related to May 9 violent protests in December 2024.
Over 143 individuals, including Khan, were named as accused in the case, while 23, including Zulfi Bukhari, Shahbaz Gill and Murad Saeed, were listed as fugitives. Additionally, all accused have been prohibited from travelling abroad.
At least 70 PTI leaders were accused of planning the May 9 events and inciting the workers and supporters to attack military and government installations following the arrest of the ousted prime minister by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
The May 9 riots were triggered across the country after the deposed prime minister Khan’s arrest in the £190 million settlement case. Hundreds of PTI workers and senior leaders were put behind bars for their involvement in violence and attacks on military installations in 2023.
During the protests, the miscreants targeted the civil and military installations, including the Jinnah House and General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
Hilaria Baldwin admits to sometimes needing therapy over her 26-year age gap with husband Alec Baldwin.
The multi-hyphenate, 41, made the admission during a recent guest appearance on the Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury podcast.
“I don’t believe that age is just a number, at least in our situation,” Hilaria admitted. “I think that there’s certain things where I have to look at him and say he has 26 more years of experience. And sometimes that’s a flex, and sometimes that means that we need to do a little therapy.”
Hilaria, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars season 34, added that she’s learned not to care about outside opinions, especially given that she’s entered her 40s. “You can’t please everybody,” she said.
“By your 40s, you know what you want, and that confidence is really sexy and comforting.”
She also shared that maturity has brought more peace and self-assurance. “The ups and downs and insecurities we have when we’re younger fade away. That’s a gift that comes with age.”
Hilaria and Alec, who married in 2012, share seven children, including daughters Carmen, 12, María, 4, and Ilaria, 2, and sons Rafael, 10, Leonardo, 9, Romeo, 7, and Eduardo, 5.
The Rust star is also father to Ireland Baldwin, 30, from his marriage to Kim Basinger.
Jenna Bush Hager has admitted that she dyed her hair to look like Claire Danes’ My So-Called Life character.
In a new chat with PEOPLE Magazine, Jenna Bush Hager revealed to Claire Danes that she once dyed her hair in middle school to look like Danes’ iconic character from series.
During her appearance on the latest episode of Jenna & Friends, the 43-year-old host confessed that one of Danes’ characters inspired her early hair transformation.
“I have had kind of a girl crush on you for a long time, including in the sixth grade when I got food coloring and I dyed my hair to look [like you],” Bush Hager told Danes, referring to her role as Angela Chase on the beloved teen drama.
The television personality even shared a side-by-side photo of herself as a kid and Danes’ character, both rocking the same reddish-brown shade.
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“That is very sweet,” replied Danes, 46, before moving to a new topic.
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon seem to be shutting down recent breakup speculation by stepping out together for a glamorous Hollywood evening.
As per the latest report by PEOPLE Magazine, the couple enjoyed a fun date night following the Los Angeles premiere of George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Laura Dern’s new film Jay Kelly at the Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday, November 11.
A source told the outlet that Pitt and de Ramon “arrived early and were very touchy-feely and seemed joined at the hip” throughout the event.
“They looked loved up,” the insider added and noted that Brad “was in a great mood and seemed thrilled to be there to celebrate his friend.”
“Brad and Ines spoke in a group with Clooney for a while and then talked to Bono for a bit.”
Pitt and de Ramon, who have been romantically linked since 2022, appeared in high spirits, with onlookers describing their chemistry as “effortless” and “genuine.”
The public outing comes amid ongoing reports that Pitt’s ongoing legal feud with Angelina Jolie has taken a toll on him and strained his relationship with Ines.
However, their latest sighting suggested that the couple is still going strong despite the speculation.
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