An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi Wednesday continued proceedings in the November 26 protest case registered against 10 accused, including Aleema Khanum, with the defence completing cross-examination of two more prosecution witnesses.
The case was heard by ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah.
During the hearing, Assistant Director NCCIA Salman Riaz recorded his statement and submitted a forensic analysis report comprising 33 documents. The defence counsel completed cross-examination of his statement, as well as that of the complainant, Sub-Inspector Nadeem Murtaza.
With the latest proceedings, the defence has cross-examined 16 prosecution witnesses so far. The remaining two witnesses, who are the investigating officers in the case, are expected to be cross-examined at the next hearing.
Speaking to media outside the court alongside her lawyer Faisal Malik, Aleema Khan said the prosecution’s case relies primarily on a USB containing more than 65 videos.
“The videos presented against me are controversial. It is unclear who is saying what in them and from which source they were obtained,” she said, expressing hope that the court would reject the material.
She added that, in her view, the prosecution’s prime witness was not credible and termed the case against her a “political vendetta.” She also described the evidence presented as irrelevant and the case as “ridiculous.”
Referring to recent legal developments, Aleema Khan said that senior lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar had met the PTI founder and would appear before the Supreme Court. “Tomorrow we will all go to the Supreme Court. We will know about the report then,” she said.
She also raised concerns regarding the reported medical treatment of the PTI founder’s eye, questioning the details of the procedure and who carried it out.
Commenting on political developments, she said that a protest had been observed on February 8, adding that her family had marked the occasion at home. She reiterated that their demand was for justice and stated that the matter now rests with the courts.