Islamabad

Pakistan-Tehreek-i-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan finally apologised on Thursday before the Islamabad High Court, for making controversial remarks about Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry during a rally in Islamabad on August 20.

The former Prime Minister was appearing before the High Court in a contempt of court case against him.

The court on Thursday was set to frame charges against the former Prime Minister during the hearing. However, Khan offered apology at the outset of the hearing.

"I apologise if I crossed any line. It won't happen again. I never intended to hurt the sentiments of the court," Khan said while assuring the court of never committing "such an act again".

He also requested the court to allow him to apologise to judge Zeba Chaudhry in person.

High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah said that the court is not framing charges against Khan.

"The court values your statement before the court. You understood the gravity of your statement, we appreciate that," Minallah said, directing Khan’s counsel to submit a written affidavit of what Khan said in the court.

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The court recorded his statement and adjourned the hearing till October 3.