ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court has granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati in eight separate cases, ordering his immediate release. This ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against Swati.
The session, overseen by Judge Abul Hasanat Zul-Qarnain, included arguments from both the prosecution, represented by Raja Naveed, and Swati’s defense lawyer, Sohail Advocate, regarding bail applications linked to financial support for the D Chowk protest. Despite the prosecution’s opposition, the court approved Swati’s post-arrest bail with a bail amount set at PKR 20,000 for each case.
Simultaneously, the Islamabad High Court addressed matters related to Swati’s physical remand. Justices Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb and Arbab Muhammad Tahir reviewed the case, noting that records for all 13 cases had been requested. The defense argued that the procedural timeline supported the current remand duration.
During the proceedings, the Registrar’s Office presented a report on the notice issuance to involved parties. Justice Aurangzeb raised concerns about the office’s efficiency, as the Prosecutor General reported no notices had been received despite regular checks.
The court ordered an inquiry into the notice issuance process and requested the Registrar High Court to provide clarification. This decision represents a critical step for Swati as he faces multiple legal challenges.
