Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan formally distanced the party from the official X account of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, telling the Islamabad High Court that the party does not claim ownership or control of the account. The Islamabad High Court heard a petition filed by a citizen seeking the closure of Imran Khan’s official X account.Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir presided over the hearing, during which PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan appeared in person.

Imran Khan’s lawyers Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry and Shamsa Kiyani, along with NCCIA officials, were also present. During the hearing, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir remarked to Barrister Gohar, “The court had not summoned you personally; sending a written response would have been sufficient.” In response, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan distanced himself and the party from Imran Khan’s official X account, making it clear before the court that the party does not own or claim the account.

Barrister Gohar requested additional time to submit a detailed written response, stating that the political and administrative circumstances had changed.The judge accepted his request and directed that the party’s position be submitted in writing. The court adjourned further proceedings in the case until 23rd November.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)