Prohibited funding case: IHC refers case to banking court
ISLAMABAD (MNP) Islamabad High Court (IHC) referred the prohibited funding case filed against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and PTI leaders to the banking court.
IHC resumed hearing on the case in connection with the party allegedly receiving prohibited funding against Imran Khan and other PTI leaders including Tariq Shafi and Faisal Maqbool on Thursday.
During the hearing, the court remarked that the said case will be heard in the banking court and further directed that Tariq Shafi and Faisal Maqbool should join the investigation within five days.
“The accused should be investigated and referred to the banking court,” said IHC.
Earlier, a court on Monday approved interim bail of PTI chairman Imran Khan in prohibited funding case till October 31.
Special Judge Central Asif Mahmood directed the former prime minister Imran Khan to submit surety bonds of Rs100,000. The court also issued notice to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) over Imran Khan’s plea.
