Lahore High Court grants Imran Khan protective bail in 9 cases

Lahore – Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was granted protective bail in each of the nine cases by the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday. Imran Khan’s protective bail had been approved by the LHC in five cases up until March 24 and in the remaining three cases up until March 27. The court had until Tuesday to receive the specifics of the charges brought against Mr. Khan in Punjab. A two-member bench made up of Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh and Justice Farooq Haider heard the arguments regarding the protective bail in cases involving terrorism charges.

During his appearance before the court, Mr Khan stated, “Things were out of my control. I want to express my gratitude to the court.” Justice Tariq Saleem Shiekh said, “Khan Sahab, many of the problems will be sorted out, if you follow the system. “94 cases have been registered against me. I believe in the supremacy of the law,” added Mr. Khan. After days of fever pitch activities surrounding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, he finally appeared in the court of Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh of the Lahore High Court to seek protective bail in nine cases registered against him. The city witnessed unprecedented scenes on Friday evening as a large number of people, many of them alleged to be armed with rods and batons, accompanied Imran Khan’s bullet-proof vehicle to the LHC where his vehicle was allowed entry. Strict security arrangements have been put in place as an additional police force has also reached the Lahore High Court.