Court rejects Asad Umar, Farrukh Habib's bail pleas in terrorism case.

LAHORE -- An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Tuesday rejected the interim bail pleas of PTI leaders Asad Umar and Farrukh Habib in a case related to vandalism and arson.

The court disposed of PTI General Secretary Asad Umar's application for one-day exemption from appearancere and also rejected Habib's bail petition on account of non-representation in the case.

ATC Admin Judge Abhar Gul Khan while pronouncing the verdict directed both the PTI leaders to join the investigation.

According to investigation officer, the government has formed a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate the case but the accused have failed to participate in the inquiry.

The ATC judge ordered...