KP minister welcomes dismissal of contempt petitions by ATC

KP minister welcomes dismissal of contempt petitions by ATC

Peshawar - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Law, Human Rights and Parliamentary Affairs Aftab Alam has welcomed the dismissal of contempt of court petitions by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Peshawar, in the Radio Pakistan attack case, describing the development as an important step towards justice, truth and the supremacy of law.

Peshawar ATC dismisses contempt petitions in Radio Pakistan attack case

An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Peshawar dismissed two contempt petitions concerning delays in submitting the challan in the Radio Pakistan attack case linked to the May 9, 2023 protests following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. The court directed the accused to appear personally at the next hearing and ordered the investigation officer to submit a progress report by September 5. Nine accused remain at large, according to the prosecution,…