Published on, Sept. 24 -- September 24, 2025 5:53 AM

The Special Court for Anti-Terrorism Tuesday dismissed two petitions filed by defence lawyers in the May 9 arson attack case until the High Court decided on a plea to transfer the trial to a jail court.

The court also rejected a request for footage from CCTV cameras of the September 19 judicial proceedings. The judge remarked that the defense had every right to challenge the court's orders but proceedings cannot be halted until the High Court issued any directives.

After recording statements from eight prosecution witnesses, the court summoned two more witnesses and adjourned the hearing until September 27.

During the proceedings, former PTI chairman appeared via WhatsApp link, whil...