Indictment deferred after Imran Khan skips Toshakhana case hearing

PTI chief's lawyer file exemption plea on health grounds. ECP directed to provide attested copies of evidence, complaint. Lawyers of PTI and ECP engage in verbal duel. ISLAMABAD: A sessions court in the federal capital Tuesday deferred the indictment of former prime minister Imran Khan in Toshakhana case after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief skipped today’s hearing citing health reasons. Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal pronounced the verdict reserved earlier in the day after the PTI chief filed a fresh petition seeking exemption from personal appearance. Accepting the plea, the judge directed the legal team of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to provide attested copies of the evidence and complaint. A new date for the framing of charges will be announced later. Do not miss an important news update ever. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to subscribe to Geo News alerts https://bit.ly/3rDNo5j Watch Geo News LiveStream:    • Video   For More Videos Subscribe -    / geonews   Visit our Website for More Latest Update - https://www.geo.tv/ #imrankhan #BreakingNews #GeoNews