A court in Islamabad has taken decisive action—Warrant Issued for Gandapur for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister over a nearly decade-old arms and liquor case. The CM must appear by September 17, as authorities prepare to enforce the order.The Express Tribune
1. Arrest Warrant Issued
On September 10, 2025, a District and Sessions Court in Islamabad issued an Warrant Issued for Gandapur in a longstanding case involving alleged illegal arms and liquor recovery. This follows his absence from the scheduled hearing, prompting the court to order his arrest and compel his appearance by September 17.The Express TribuneDawnGeo News
2. Legal Background & Court Reaction
Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hassan Chishti dismissed Gandapur’s plea for exemption from personal presence and reiterated that no further leniency would be granted unless he appeared in person. The case—registered at Bara Kahu (Bhara Kahu) Police Station—stems from an October 2016 incident where a vehicle allegedly belonging to the PTI leader contained weapons and alcohol.The Express TribuneDawnDunya News
3. Gandapur’s Defense
Throughout the proceedings, Gandapur has firmly denied the charges, claiming the weapons were licensed Kalashnikov rifles and the contested bottle contained honey, not alcohol.The Express Tribune+1Dawn
Warrant Issued for Gandapur
4. Legal Impasse Continues
Warrant Issued for Gandapur Despite earlier attempts—such as granting bail in certain related matters—the case has remained unresolved, largely due to Gandapur’s repeated non-appearances in court. The fresh warrant and the fixed next hearing on September 17 add renewed urgency to the proceedings.The Express TribuneKhyber NewsGeo News
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