ATC Denies Police Request for Khalid Khurshid’s Remand

News Desk

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday denied the Islamabad police’s request for a 30-day physical remand of Khalid Khurshid, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.

The court instead ordered his judicial remand in connection with a case stemming from the November 26 protest.

During the hearing, Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain presided over the case as police presented Khurshid before the court, seeking an extended physical remand. However, the court rejected this request, directing that he be held in judicial custody instead.

The case against Khurshid was registered at Aabpara Police Station following the PTI’s protest in November 2024, where over 10,000 demonstrators clashed with approximately 20,000 security personnel in Islamabad’s Red Zone.

This protest was marked by significant unrest, defying a government ban on public gatherings amid heightened security measures.

As the political landscape continues to evolve, the implications of this ruling may resonate beyond the courtroom, potentially impacting PTI’s strategies and public sentiment.

Observers are keenly watching how this situation unfolds, particularly in light of ongoing tensions between the party and the government.

Future court dates and potential appeals are anticipated as Khurshid’s legal team prepares to respond to the charges against him.