ISLAMABAD 17 June (Online): Islamabad district and sessions court said Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party leader Fawad Chaudhry who left Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after May 09 crackdown, would be indicted on June 24 in a case of threatening and “inciting violence against a constitutional institution” — the Election Commission of Pakistan.
During the hearing today, Fawad appeared before Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Supra.
The court provided a copy of the case filed against him to Fawad and adjourned the hearing till June 24, along with ordering that his appearance be ensured that day.
On Feb 1, Fawad was granted bail on the condition that he would not repeat any such words that can incite violence against a constitutional institution. However, in March, the ECP had issued a bailable arrest warrant for him.
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