Published on, Sept. 28 -- September 28, 2025 10:04 AM

RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Saturday recorded the statements of three additional prosecution witnesses in the case against former prime minister Imran Khan, despite objections from his legal team. The case pertains to violent protests outside the army's General Headquarters (GHQ) on May 9, 2023.

ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah heard the matter as defence lawyers once again sought Khan's in-person appearance, arguing against the continuation of his trial via video link from Adiala Jail. The court, however, proceeded with the testimonies, noting that unless an appellate forum restrained it, the trial could not be halted.

Prosecutor Raja Ikram Ameen Minhas argue...