Sharif trial — Defence challenges testimony of key complain

Kiyani began his testimony by saying, “I came to know that the flight wasbeing delayed.” At that point Sharif’s lawyer Khawaja Sultan interruptedand told the court the testimony was based on information from some othersource. “This statement is based on hearsay and the evidence is notadmissible,” Sultan said. Jafri said he would decide later whether Kiyani’stestimony was admissible, and lawyers from both sides said outside the courtthat the matter had been deferred until next week.

In addition to the hijacking charge, which can carry a death penalty,Sharif, his brother Shahbaz and five others face charges that includekidnapping, terrorism and attempted murder.