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ATC Reserves Verdict on Polygraph Test Request for PTI Founder
Lahore ATC reserves decision on prosecution’s request for polygraph, photo tests of PTI founder after he again refused to comply. Defense says it's a tactic to delay bail.
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by News Desk
2025-06-10
ATC Reserves Verdict on Polygraph Test Request for PTI Founder

The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has reserved its decision on a prosecution request seeking permission to conduct polygraphic and photographic tests of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, who once again refused to undergo the tests, according to a police report submitted to the court.

Judge Manzar Ali Gul presided over the hearing during which the police submitted their report, stating that despite repeated attempts, the PTI founder had declined to participate in the polygraph and photographic procedures. The police urged the court to issue a directive regarding the matter.

The prosecution’s plea was part of an ongoing investigation in multiple cases filed against the PTI founder under anti-terrorism laws. In response to the prosecution’s request, the court had earlier instructed the police to submit a report.

During the hearing, the PTI founder's legal counsel, Rana Mudassar, challenged the prosecution's intent, stating that the request comes after a delay of nearly two years, and alleged that it was a deliberate attempt to obstruct pending bail applications currently under review in the Lahore High Court.

The court, after hearing arguments from both sides, reserved its verdict on the matter. A final decision is expected in the coming days, which may influence the trajectory of the ongoing legal proceedings against the PTI founder.

The request for polygraphic testing, commonly known as a lie detector test, and photographic analysis, is seen by some legal analysts as a controversial move, particularly given the time elapsed since the initiation of the cases.

This development comes amid a broader legal battle between the PTI founder and the state, as multiple cases remain active in various courts across Pakistan.

 
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