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, argued 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 and transferred to Attock Jail after serving 3 years in the Tosha Khana case on August 5 and FIA also arrested him in the Cipher missing case while in custody.
A few days ago, the Islamabad High Court had 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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**Interview with Legal Expert on the PTI Chairman’s Bail Hearing**
**Interviewer:** Today, we have legal expert Dr. Amina Malik with us to discuss the recent hearing regarding the bail application of the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the cipher case, which has been adjourned until September 4. Dr. Malik, can you summarize the key developments from this hearing?
**Dr. Amina Malik:** Certainly! The hearing took place under the jurisdiction of Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain. Lawyers Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, representing the PTI chairman, presented their arguments regarding the bail application. One notable point made by Salman Safdar was the concern over the accessibility of legal representation for their client, particularly emphasizing the challenges faced by lawyers who had to walk an extensive distance to reach him in Attock Jail.
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite concerning. What implications might that have for the legal process?
**Dr. Amina Malik:** It raises serious questions about the fairness and accessibility of the judicial process in this case. If lawyers are obstructed or face significant logistical challenges, it could affect their ability to effectively defend their client. The filing of a petition against the trial taking place in Attock Jail indicates that the defense is keen on ensuring a fair trial.
**Interviewer:** I understand that during this same hearing, Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer also made an appearance. What role does this play in the overall case?
**Dr. Amina Malik:** Yes, Ali Bukhari, representing Shah Mehmood Qureshi, indicated his intention to provide arguments for his client as well. This illustrates that the legal proceedings are interconnected and that the defense strategies for both PTI figures are being developed in tandem. The cumulative effect of their cases can influence public perception and the legal environment surrounding the PTI.
**Interviewer:** What do you believe will happen in the next hearing on September 4?
**Dr. Amina Malik:** It’s hard to predict with certainty, but the adjournment gives time for both sides to prepare their arguments further. The defense may continue to argue for a more favorable venue for their client’s trial, while the prosecution will likely seek to fortify their claims. There may also be a higher focus on procedural fairness.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Malik, for your insights. We will be watching closely as this case unfolds.
**Dr. Amina Malik:** Thank you for having me. It’s important for the public to stay informed about these developments.