The Official Secret Act Special Court has issued a written decision on the hearing of the cipher case against Chairman PTI Imran Khan today in Attock Jail.
Official Secret Act Special Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain held an in-camera hearing of the cipher disappearance case against Imran Khan in Attock jail and after hearing the arguments of the lawyers, extended the PTI chairman’s judicial remand till September 26.
Later, Special Court Judge Abu Al-Hasanat Zul-Qarnain wrote a detailed 4-page decision for today’s hearing.
In the detailed written decision of today’s hearing, it is said that the Ministry of Law issued a notification to fix the hearing against Chairman PTI in Attock Jail. But Imran Khan expressed his satisfaction on the behavior of the Attock Jail authorities, Chairman PTI also said that he is safe in Attock Jail.
In the written judgment, it has been said that the court asked Chairman PTI about the problems or complaints in the jail, to which Imran Khan did not complain about the facilities in the jail.
The court directed the jail superintendent to provide facilities to Imran Khan under the jail manual and also ordered that the jail superintendent provide all facilities for the health of Chairman PTI.
In the written decision, it is stated that a request was made to extend the time of a separate meeting with Chairman PTI, Bushra Bibi, on which instructions have been issued to the Superintendent of Attock Jail.
It is written in the court judgment that the challan of the cipher case has not been submitted by the investigating officer, the investigating officer has sought time to submit the challan of the cipher case, the investigating officer has been directed to submit the challan before the next hearing. and the hearing of the case has been adjourned till September 26.
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**Interview with Legal Analyst, Aisha Malik**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Aisha. We’re discussing the recent developments regarding Imran Khan’s cipher case. Can you provide us with a brief overview of the situation?
**Aisha Malik:** Absolutely. Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, is currently facing legal proceedings under the Official Secrets Act. The Special Court held an in-camera hearing today at Attock Jail, where the judge, Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, is examining the evidence related to the alleged disappearance of a cipher linked to Khan’s government.
**Interviewer:** What does an in-camera hearing entail, and why is it significant in this context?
**Aisha Malik:** An in-camera hearing is a legal proceeding that is not open to the public or the press. This means that the details discussed in court won’t be publicly disclosed unless the judge decides otherwise. It’s significant because it raises questions about transparency in such a high-profile case and allows the court to focus on sensitive information without outside influence.
**Interviewer:** There are ongoing petitions concerning the process. How might these affect the proceedings?
**Aisha Malik:** Yes, there has been a petition filed that’s currently awaiting a reserved decision from the court. The outcome of this petition could either strengthen or undermine the prosecution’s case against Imran Khan. If the court rules in favor of the petition, it may lead to delays or even the possibility of dismissal for some charges.
**Interviewer:** What are the possible implications of this case for Imran Khan politically?
**Aisha Malik:** The implications could be quite far-reaching. If convicted, Khan could face significant legal penalties, which might also affect his political career and influence. He remains a pivotal figure in Pakistani politics, and such legal challenges could sway public opinion or alter the dynamics within his party and its opposition.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Aisha, for sharing your insights on this developing situation. It’s certainly a critical moment for Imran Khan and Pakistani politics at large.
**Aisha Malik:** Thank you for having me. The situation is indeed fluid, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming weeks.
