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 arguments presented by Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer impact the outcome of the PTI Chairman’s bail hearing?
**Interview with Legal Expert: Bail Hearing of PTI Chairman in Cipher Case**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today to discuss the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman in the cipher case. Let’s get straight to it. The recent bail hearing was postponed until September 4. What can you tell us about the implications of this adjournment?
**Legal Expert:** Thank you for having me. The adjournment of the bail hearing indicates that the legal proceedings against the PTI Chairman are still very much in play. This pause allows both sides to further prepare their arguments. Additionally, it can sometimes signal to the court that more information is needed before a decision on bail can be made.
**Interviewer:** I understand that there were claims made by the Chairman’s lawyers regarding access issues during his detention at Attock Jail. Can you elaborate on that?
**Legal Expert:** Absolutely. During the hearing, lawyer Salman Safdar raised concerns about the access that legal representatives have to their client. He mentioned that they had to walk a considerable distance within the jail just to meet with him. This lack of accessibility could be interpreted as a hindrance to the defense, arguably violating the basic rights of the detainee to prepare an adequate defense.
**Interviewer:** Also noteworthy is the presence of Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, who indicated he wanted to present arguments for his client’s bail as well. How does this affect the dynamics of the hearing?
**Legal Expert:** The participation of Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s legal counsel in the hearing underscores the interconnectedness of the cases involving PTI leaders. This could suggest that the arguments made for one could have an impact on the others. The court might consider the collective context of these cases, especially if the defenses are interrelated or if a precedent could influence multiple defendants.
**Interviewer:** With all these developments, what do you think will happen next when the hearing resumes?
**Legal Expert:** When the hearing resumes, we can expect more detailed arguments from both sides, particularly focusing on the legal merits for granting bail. The court will have to weigh the arguments about the treatment of the lawyers and the conditions of detention, and they will also consider any new evidence or statements presented. Ultimately, the decision will hinge on balancing the rights of the accused with the legal proceedings against them.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights. This situation is certainly evolving, and it will be interesting to see how it unfolds in the coming weeks.
**Legal Expert:** Thank you for having me. It is indeed a crucial time for the PTI and its leadership, and the legal landscape is dynamic. I look forward to discussing further developments with you.
