The restriction, which will remain in effect until October 18, is being enforced due to security concerns. During this period, Khan will be prohibited from meeting with party leaders, lawyers, and family members.
Following the development, the court's two-judge bench heard the petition, issuing notices to the provincial government, the authority and healthcare commission.
The New Town police station registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against the PTI leaders under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) and relevant sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Khan, speaking from Adiala Jail, urged citizens, particularly the youth, to take to the streets, declaring that the protest will go ahead "at any cost," regardless of whether an NOC is granted.
Raoof Hasan, PTI's spokesperson, had recently stated that dialogue between the party and the establishment was inevitable and that PTI was open to such discussions.
Speaking informally to journalists from Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Wednesday, Khan urged for the swift announcement of the next chief justice’s appointment, emphasizing PTI's backing of Justice Shah.
The petition, led by Khurram Butt, a UK-based Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) activist, accuses Khan of using the Chancellor's election as a platform for political gain, rather than serving the university.
