ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is expected to indict Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in a contempt case on August 22.
The electoral body’s four-member bench, headed by Sindh member of the commission Nisar Durrani, has deferred his indictment after the former prime minister failed to appear before the body
The ECP initiated proceedings against him and two other former party leaders Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry. They were accused of using contemptuous language against the commission and the chief election commissioner.
During the hearing today, Khan’s counsel, Shoaib Shaheen appealed before the bench to allow his client’s exemption from appearance. The ECP bench member inquired whether Imran Khan would attend the next hearing.
The advocate appealed to the bench to fix the hearing in September, but the commission’s members stressed that they would be busy by then.
The lawyer informed the bench that the PTI chief had to visit the hospital for his medical checkup as he had been appearing before several courts recently.
The bench, after hearing the arguments, adjourned the hearing and said he would be indicted on August 22. The bench said it was necessary for the PTI chief to appear for his indictment.
