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Audio Leak Case: Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants Issued for Former KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Over Continuous Absence
An Islamabad sessions court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, in the controversial audio leak case. The judicial order was handed down following Gandapur’s persistent failure to appear before the court for scheduled hearings, with the judge rejecting his legal team's requests for a personal appearance exemption and directing law enforcement to produce him at the next session.
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by News Desk
2026-05-18
Audio Leak Case: Non-Bailable Arrest Warrants Issued for Former KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur Over Continuous Absence

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The Formal Indictment: In a major progression of the high-profile audio leak trial, an Islamabad Additional District and Sessions Court has officially indicted senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, along with his co-accused, Asad Farooq Khan. Both defendants were present in the courtroom dock as the formal charges were read aloud by the presiding judge, advancing the long-stalled case to its next legal phase

Warrants Suspended Upon Appearance: Prior to framing the charges, the court addressed the outstanding non-bailable arrest warrants that had been issued against Gandapur due to his persistent absence from previous hearings. Gandapur's defense counsel formally requested the cancellation of the orders, noting that the accused was now physically presenting himself before the law. The judge accepted the plea and rescinded the warrants, but issued a stern verbal warning to Gandapur, emphasizing that he must exercise extreme care and guarantee his regular appearance at all future trial proceedings.

Defense Cites Curfew-Like Hurdles: When questioned by Additional District and Sessions Judge Nasr Minallah Baloch regarding his repeated failures to attend court, Gandapur defended his absences by citing severe logistical obstacles and regional instability. He stated that intense security operations, blockades, and a "curfew-like situation" in specific territorial corridors had physically prevented his travel to the federal capital. Additionally, Gandapur informed the bench that his personal mobile phones had been confiscated during law enforcement raids on his properties.

The Road Ahead: The court officially concluded the absconder proceedings that had previously been initiated through public advertisements against the PTI leader. While the defense was advised to utilize formal pre-hearing exemption applications should any genuine emergencies arise in the future, the court made it clear that regular trial attendance is mandatory. The legal proceedings have been adjourned, and the court is set to summon prosecution witnesses to record their testimonies under the newly framed charges
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