PTI chief Imran Khan has not appeared before a joint investigation team (JIT) probing the Jinnah House attack case and requested the he be facilitated at his Zaman Park residence.

The summons for Imran were issued yesterday.

In his reply to the summons, sent through his lawyers Advocates Ali Ijaz Buttar and Naeem Haider Panjhuta, Imran has cited “reports from credible sources” that he could be attacked during public appearances and while joining the investigation.

He has further mentioned the he was also supposed to appear before the court today, requesting that he be allowed to join the probe via a video link from his house or sent a questionnaire containing precise questions/ queries for the purpose.

“In the alternative, I am also available in person at Zaman Park,” the reply reads.

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