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 present 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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What legal precedents might influence the court’s decision on PTI Chairman’s bail application, considering the complexities of his case?
### Interview with Legal Analyst on PTI Chairman’s Bail Hearing
**Editor:** Today, we have the privilege of speaking with legal analyst Dr. Fatima Aziz to discuss the recent developments regarding the bail application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, who has been arrested in the cipher case. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Aziz.
**Dr. Aziz:** Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to discuss this important issue.
**Editor:** Let’s start with the latest news. The hearing on the PTI Chairman’s bail application was recently adjourned until September 4. What can you tell us about the reasons behind this delay?
**Dr. Aziz:** Well, adjournments are quite common in legal proceedings, especially in complex cases like this one. The Special Secret Court, presided by Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, likely needs more time to consider the arguments presented by the defence. The lawyers, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, raised several points regarding the conditions under which PTI Chairman is being held, including access issues and the logistics involved for legal counsel in Attock Jail.
**Editor:** Yes, I understand there were specific concerns raised about the treatment of the Chairman in custody. Could you elaborate on that?
**Dr. Aziz:** Certainly. Salman Safdar argued that the legal team faced significant hindrances while trying to meet the Chairman. For instance, they had to walk over one and a half kilometers just to access him, which raises questions about the fairness of the legal process in Attock Jail. This adds a layer of complexity to the case and could potentially impact the court’s decisions regarding bail.
**Editor:** During this hearing, we also saw Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, express his desire to make arguments related to his client’s bail. How does this interplay among different defendants influence the proceedings?
**Dr. Aziz:** The involvement of multiple defendants can complicate matters significantly. Each party’s arguments and legal strategies can intersect, and this might affect the court’s view on the overall case. If Qureshi’s arguments address broader issues or shed light on the political context, they may bolster the defence’s case by highlighting systemic issues in the treatment of PTI members.
**Editor:** Given all these elements, what do you think will be the outcome when the hearing resumes on September 4?
**Dr. Aziz:** It’s hard to predict with certainty how a judge will rule. However, the conditions laid out by the defence and the arguments from both sides will be critical in the court’s evaluation of the bail application. If the court is persuaded that the Chairman’s rights are not being respected, it could lean towards granting bail. It will be an essential date for PTI and its supporters.
**Editor:** Thank you, Dr. Aziz, for your insights on this developing story. We appreciate your time.
**Dr. Aziz:** Thank you for having me. I look forward to seeing how this unfolds.
