ISLAMABAD: The Isla­mabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted PTI interim chairman Barris­ter Gohar Ali Khan additional time to submit a written response to a petition seeking a ban on party founder Imran Khan’s official X account, adjourning the hearing until Nov 23.

Justice Arbab Muham­mad Tahir heard the petition, filed by Ghulam Mur­taza, while Barrister Gohar appeared in person.

The court observed that Barrister Gohar could have submitted his response in writing.

The PTI leader told the court his party did not cla­im ownership of the X ac­­c­ount in question. However, citing a change in circumstances, he sought additional time to submit a detailed response.

Meanwhile, Judicial Magistrate Shaista Kundi issued arrest warrants for the accused who failed to appear in cases registered against the PTI founder and others in connection with the 2014 sit-in.

Mr Khan could not be produced in court as he is currently incarcerated in Adiala jail. The magistrate then adjourned proceedings till Nov 25 and directed that evidence be presented at the next hearing.

Published in Dawn, October 16th, 2026