World ( The cow news digital ) A local anti-terrorism court has approved the exemption request of Aleema Khan in the 26 November protest case, while adjourning the hearing until 27 April, according to court proceedings held in Rawalpindi.
The case related to the 26 November protest was heard by Judge Amjad Ali Shah at the Anti-Terrorism Court. During the hearing, the court accepted Aleema Khan’s plea seeking exemption from personal appearance, allowing her to remain absent from the proceedings for the time being.
Court officials confirmed that the next hearing will now be held on 27 April, during which further progress in the case is expected. As part of the proceedings, the court has also directed the appearance of all 12 prosecution witnesses on the next date of hearing.
In addition, a summons notice has been issued to Aleema Khan, instructing her to appear before the court at the upcoming session. Legal proceedings in the case are ongoing, and authorities have emphasized that all procedural requirements will be followed in accordance with the law.
Security was tightened at the District Kacheri Rawalpindi during the hearing, with law enforcement personnel deployed in and around the court premises to maintain order and ensure smooth conduct of proceedings.
The 26 November protest case is part of a broader set of legal matters linked to political demonstrations and public order situations that have been under judicial review. Court hearings in such cases typically involve witness testimonies, evidence examination, and legal arguments from both sides.
No further detailed statements were issued by Aleema Khan or her legal team following the court’s decision in today’s hearing. The case remains active, and further developments are expected in the upcoming session.
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Observers note that the continuation of witness summoning indicates that the court is moving forward with the evidentiary phase of the trial, which could play a key role in determining the future direction of the case.
The matter will be revisited on the next hearing date, where the court is expected to hear witness statements and review further legal submissions.
