The hearing on the bail application of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) arrested in the cipher case has been adjourned till September 4. Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain conducted the hearing on PTI chairman’s bail application in the cipher case.
According to the sources, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, the lawyers of Chairman PTI, gave arguments on the bail application and Salman Safdar said that the Chairman PTI’s lawyers should not be obstructed in Attock Jail. had to walk one and a half kilometers, a petition has been filed against the trial in Attock Jail.
During the hearing, Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer Ali Bukhari also appeared in the court and said that he would like to give arguments on his client’s bail application today.
According to media reports, PTI Chairman’s lawyers requested to hear the arguments on the bail application, while Special Prosecutor FIA opposed hearing the arguments on the PTI Chairman’s bail application today.
According to media reports, Special Prosecutor FIA objected to the petitions filed by PTI’s legal team in the Islamabad High Court and said that they requested to postpone the hearing on the bail petition.
According to media reports, during the hearing, the FIA prosecutor said that Chairman PTI has filed petitions related to this court in the High Court, while Chairman PTI’s lawyer Intizar Panjotha said that we withdraw the petitions from the High Court. , the High Court did not stay the bail application.
The FIA prosecutor said that the hearing of the case has been postponed, nothing can be done now.
According to media reports, after hearing the arguments of the parties, the judge of the Special Secret Court adjourned the hearing on PTI chairman’s bail application till September 4.
It should be remembered that Chairman PTI was arrested on August 5 in the Tosha Khana case and transferred to Attock Jail after serving a 3-year sentence, and during the detention FIA also arrested him in the cipher disappearance case.
A few days ago, the Islamabad High Court suspended the sentence of Chairman PTI in the Tosha Khana case, but his release was not possible due to his arrest in the cipher case.
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How might the adjournment of the bail hearing until September 4 affect the political landscape in Pakistan?
**Interview with Legal Analyst Sarah Khan on the PTI Chairman’s Bail Hearing**
*Editor:* Good evening, Sarah. Thank you for joining us today. Could you give us an overview of the recent bail hearing for the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the cipher case?
*Sarah Khan:* Good evening! Yes, the hearing was held by Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain and has now been adjourned until September 4. The hearing focused primarily on the bail application submitted by the PTI Chairman’s lawyers, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar.
*Editor:* What were the key points raised by the defense during this hearing?
*Sarah Khan:* The defense argued that the conditions for the PTI Chairman’s access to legal counsel were severely restricted in Attock Jail. Salman Safdar emphasized that attorneys should not be obstructed from meeting their client and highlighted the difficulty they faced in having to walk one and a half kilometers just to see him. They also filed a petition challenging the appropriateness of the trial being held in Attock Jail.
*Editor:* That sounds quite significant. How did the prosecution respond to these arguments?
*Sarah Khan:* While the specific arguments from the prosecution were not detailed in the reports, it’s worth noting that another political figure, Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, was also present in court, indicating the case’s broader political implications. It suggests we can expect a vigorous back-and-forth as the hearing progresses.
*Editor:* What do you think the implications are of this adjournment until September 4?
*Sarah Khan:* The adjournment allows both sides to prepare more thoroughly for the next hearing. For the PTI, it poses a significant challenge given the ongoing political climate in Pakistan. The delay might keep the issue in the public eye, fueling discussions about judicial processes and political freedom for opposition leaders. It’s essential to monitor how this situation evolves, as it could have impacts beyond just the legal aspects.
*Editor:* Thank you, Sarah, for your insights. It will be interesting to see how this all unfolds as we approach the new hearing date.
*Sarah Khan:* Thank you for having me!
