Shawdesh Desk:

A Pakistani court on Thursday extended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s pre-arrest bail in a terrorism case for one week, his lawyer said, shortly after the former premier appeared in court in person amidst tight security, ARAB NEWS reported.

Khan’s lawyer and political aide Babar Awan told Reuters bail had been granted until September 1, after which they will apply for another extension.

Police filed charges against former cricket star Khan over what they said was a threat in a speech last week when he spoke about police torture of an aide who faces sedition charges for inciting mutiny in the military.

Police cited that comment and said the purpose of the speech was to spread terror among the police and the judiciary and prevent them from doing their duty.

Khan’s bail in the matter was to expire on Thursday, but the court granted him one more week after his court appearance.