NADRA blocked Aleema Khan's CNIC, passport, court told

RAWALPINDI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has blocked the computerised national identity card (CNIC) and passport of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, a court was told on Thursday.

The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi had ordered authorities to block Aleema's CNIC and passport over her repeated non-appearances in a case pertaining to the November 26 protest, in which she is among the 10 nominated.

During the hearing presided over by Judge Amjad Ali Shah, other suspects and prosecution witnesses appeared before the court, while Aleema and her lawyers remained absent once again. Special Prosecutor Zaheer Shah was also present along with his team.

Owing to her repeated non-appearances, the court reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for the PTI founder's sister for the sixth time.

NADRA submitted its report to the court, confirming that Aleema's CNIC and passport had been blocked in line with the judicial directive.

Meanwhile, the court also heard the case of Arif Khan — a suspect who had taken custody of a vehicle used during the November 26 protest. As he failed to submit the required surety bonds, the court ordered his imprisonment.

The hearing was adjourned after the court directed the prosecution to ensure compliance with its orders before the next session.