Court Martial proceedings against Brigadier Ali have ceased temporarily, according to his counsel Colonel (retired) Inamur Raheem. Speaking to Geo News, Advocate, Raheem, said his client boycotted court proceedings on Monday. Brigadier Ali informed the court in writing that military officials changed his lawyer from Colonel (retired) Raheem to Colonel Khizer which was not acceptable to him. Brigadier Ali is accused of having links with outlawed Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT).