A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has postponed its verdict for the fourth time in a case involving Aleema Khan and 10 other accused over the November 26 protests, according to ARY News.
The court, presided over by Judge Amjad Ali Shah, was scheduled to announce its reserved decision on Friday but instead adjourned proceedings until October 26.
Aleema Khan’s lawyer, Muhammad Faisal Malik, appeared with his legal team and requested permission to present additional arguments before the court delivered its ruling.
The prosecution had already completed its submissions during earlier proceedings, following which the court reserved its verdict.
The case, registered at Sadiqabad Police Station in Rawalpindi, concerns allegations of violence and conspiracy linked to the November 26, 2024, protests.
According to the prosecution, Aleema Khan allegedly played a role in planning the demonstrations and conspired with her brother, PTI founder Imran Khan, during a meeting at Adiala Jail on November 22, 2024. These allegations remain subject to judicial determination.
During previous hearings, the defence objected to the conduct of proceedings, with Malik describing one session as one-sided. Special security and administrative arrangements were also made at the court.
So far, the cross-examination of 19 prosecution witnesses has been completed, while the court has also considered several miscellaneous applications submitted on Aleema Khan’s behalf.
Separately, Aleema Khan had earlier been detained in Lahore under a 30-day detention order issued by the deputy commissioner under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance.
Police subsequently confirmed that she had been transferred to Kot Lakhpat Jail.
That detention came ahead of PTI’s planned September 27 nationwide demonstrations and march towards Islamabad, which the party said were intended to demand Imran Khan’s release.
With Friday’s adjournment, the Rawalpindi ATC is now expected to announce its decision on October 26, unless further proceedings alter the schedule.