ISLAMABAD: A key witness in the GHQ attack case testified before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday, accusing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of fueling hatred against the military and state institutions to incite chaos.
Sub-Inspector Muhammad Riaz, the complainant in the case, presented his statement during a hearing held inside Adiala Jail. He claimed that evidence reviewed by the joint investigation team (JIT)—including DVDs and USBs from PEMRA and FIA—proved PTI’s involvement in promoting anti-state sentiments, including provocative speeches by party founder Imran Khan and Shehryar Afridi.
The hearing, overseen by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, was disrupted by repeated protests from the defence lawyers, prompting the judge to issue contempt notices. Defence counsel demanded the presence of senior lawyer Salman Akram Raja, which was opposed by the prosecution, alleging that Raja aimed to coordinate political protests from within the jail.
Due to the disruptions, statements from two additional prosecution witnesses could not be recorded. The court adjourned the hearing until June 21. Notices were also issued to the SSP Investigations Rawalpindi for failing to appear despite summons.
Among those present at the hearing were Imran Khan and other prominent PTI figures including Shibli Faraz, Zartaj Gul, Amjad Niazi, Usman Dar, and Fawad Chaudhry.