An hour after the Supreme Court’s directives, PTI Chairman Imran Khan was brought to the apex court on Thursday amid tight security.
The former prime minister was taken inside the court via the judges’ gate.
Earlier in the day, a three-member SC bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Minallah directed the National Accountability Bureau to present Imran before the court.
The directives were issued as the SC heard the former prime minister’s plea against his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case.
“The court will issue an appropriate order today,” the CJP said, adding that the court was “very serious” about the matter.
Ahead of Imran’s arrival, security was tightened outside the apex court, with contingents of the Rangers and police, and bomb disposal squads called in. Only lawyers and journalists already present in courtroom number 1 — where the hearing is being held — are allowed inside the room.
The media also reported that the Islamabad DIG (security) has reached the court to review the security situation.
Meanwhile, the PTI has asked its supporters to stay away from the top court.
