An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has warned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday that if he did not appear for next hearing, the court would be issuing an arrest warrant.

The ATC resumed court proceedings pertaining to attacks on senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ullah Junejo during the 2014 sit-ins. The ATC was expected to announce its verdict related to Khan's acquittal plea.

PTI chairman's counsel Dr Babar Awan submitted an exemption plea for Khan. However, the ATC judge maintained that Khan should be present before the court. When the PTI chairman still did not appear, the court adjourned the hearing till May 4, local media reported.

ATC grants Imran Khan bail in all four cases

Four cases have been filed against the PTI chairman and other party leaders who are accused in cases pertaining to attacks on SSP Ullah Junejo, PTV office and Parliament during sit-ins back in 2014 and forcibly releasing the suspects.

Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief Tahirul Qadri along with PTI had protested and both the parties had clashed with policemen. Qadri, Khan and others were later booked for their alleged involvement in the attacks.