IHC Reserves Verdict on Plea Against PTI Long March on September 27
Mian Nadeem | Published September 14, 2026 | 01:18 PM
A three-member larger bench led by Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar heard the case, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary and inspector general submitted affidavits to the court.
Background
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) is considering a petition against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned long march and protest on September 27. The hearing involved arguments from various legal representatives and the submission of critical affidavits.
Hearing Details
- Judges Present: Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Azam Khan, and Justice Asif.
- Legal Representatives: Islamabad Advocate General Naveed Malik, Prosecutor General Manzoor Jajja, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General Zulfiqar Hamid, and Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah.
- Affidavits Submitted: By the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary and inspector general.
Key Points
- The advocate general sought to play videos of PTI protests in 2022 and 2024, citing their relevance to the case.
- The Chief Justice expressed skepticism about playing videos, stating that it’s not a common practice in the court. However, permission was eventually granted to show videos of the 2022 and 2024 protests but only once.
- Videos presented showed damage to government property during the protests, including an armored vehicle being destroyed, a green belt set on fire, and police officers injured or killed. These visuals highlighted the potential for violence during the planned march.
Conclusion
The IHC bench reserved its verdict after considering all arguments and affidavits, promising a decision in due course.
