Imran Khan and his wife requested the court to set aside their conviction and sentences by an accountability court earlier this month and stressed that the verdict lacked credible evidence and suffered from procedural lapses.
The ATC judge in Rawalpindi heard the acquittal plea of Imran Khan in the May 9 case on Monday. After the prosecution completed its arguments, the ATC court rejected Imran Khan's acquittal plea, as per ARY News.
The Pakistan government on Sunday refused to change its position on talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), reiterating that it would present written response to their charter of demands during the next meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
Awami Tehreek staged a massive protest in Sindh against corporate farming and the construction of six canals, emphasising land rights for local farmers. The march, culminating in a rally at KN Shah, saw speeches condemning government policies and demanding the protection of Sindh's land, riv
PTI conveyed that it could be open to continuing talks. But, only if the government meets its key demands, including constituting judicial commissions and releasing political prisoners, including PTI founder Imran Khan.
The Pakistani government has expressed disappointment over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) refusal to attend the fourth round of talks unless a judicial commission is formed, calling the opposition party's stance "rigid," as reported by Geo News on Wednesday.
The court issued arrest warrants as they failed to appear before court in a case lodged at Civil Lines Police Station. The arrest warrants were issued against PTI leader Kanwal Shauzab and former party leader Fawad Chaudhry.
Siddiqui made the remarks while speaking to reporters after the first round of discussions held to discuss demands raised by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI). National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chaired the meeting in his chamber.