IHC rejects petition seeking probe into threatening letter, slaps fine Rs 1 lac on petitioner.

ISLAMABAD -- Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed the petition seeking investigation into alleged threatening letter related to foreign conspiracy to topple former Prime Minister ( PM) Imran Khan government declaring it non - maintainable.

The single bench of IHC led by Chief Justice (CJ) Athar Minallah has imposed fine of Rs 1 lac on the petitioner.

The petitioner Moulvi Iqbal Haider took the plea opposition parties filed no confidence resolution against the PM. Imran Khan earlier remained silent. Later he showed the letter saying conspiracy has been hatched against his government.

It was said in the petition the diplomatic cable was refuted by US authorities. Therefore, investigation should be conducted in respect of this letter.

The CJ IHC Athar Minallah remarked why are you politicizing this matter. It is responsibility of the state. Why have you come to court.

The CJ IHC inquired what is your request with the court.

Moulvi Iqbal Haider said our relations with US were plagued therefore, order be issued to probe into the matter. Interior secretary is bound to hold investigation into the alleged threatening letter. It was responsibility of the...