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 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 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 are the implications of the conditions in Attock Jail on Imran Khan’s legal defense in the cipher case?
**Interview with Legal Expert on Imran Khan’s Bail Hearing in Cipher Case**
**Host:** Welcome back to our segment on current legal affairs. Today, we have legal expert Mr. Ali Khan with us to discuss the latest developments in the ongoing legal challenges faced by Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, particularly regarding his bail application in the cipher case. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Khan.
**Mr. Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** The hearing on Imran Khan’s bail application has been adjourned until September 4. Can you give us a brief overview of the current situation surrounding his case?
**Mr. Khan:** Certainly. The hearing has recently taken place under the Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain. Both of Khan’s lawyers, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, presented arguments for his bail. They’ve highlighted issues regarding the conditions under which Khan’s legal counsel has to meet him in Attock Jail, where reportedly they had to walk long distances just to access him for discussions regarding his case. This has raised concerns about the fairness of the legal process.
**Host:** What specific objections were raised during the hearing about the conditions in Attock Jail?
**Mr. Khan:** Salman Safdar specifically pointed out that the obstruction faced by lawyers in accessing Khan while in jail is problematic. It directly impacts their ability to prepare his defense adequately. They are arguing for better access, particularly given the serious nature of the charges against Khan, which pertain to national security issues linked to the cipher case.
**Host:** That sounds pivotal. We’ve also heard that Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, expressed the desire to present arguments on behalf of his client. How might this affect the proceedings?
**Mr. Khan:** The appearance of other political figures’ lawyers, like Qureshi’s, signifies the interconnected nature of these cases, where multiple high-profile individuals are involved in similar legal battles. This could introduce additional complexities in court. If their cases can be linked or argued collectively, it might influence the judge’s decisions, potentially resulting in a broader examination of the implications behind these legal challenges.
**Host:** Given the significant political context surrounding these proceedings, how do you see the public and political response impacting the case?
**Mr. Khan:** The political climate in Pakistan is extremely charged right now, influencing public opinion and media coverage. Any decision regarding Imran Khan and other PTI figures will likely provoke a strong response, both in support and opposition, which could subsequently pressure the judicial system. This environment can also complicate the legal arguments and the overall trajectory of the case itself.
**Host:** Thank you, Mr. Khan, for your insights into this complex situation. We’ll continue to follow the developments as the next hearing approaches.
**Mr. Khan:** Thank you for having me. It’s important for the public to stay informed on these critical legal matters, as they have far-reaching consequences.
**Host:** Stay tuned as we continue to monitor this case. Up next, we’ll be discussing the implications of political trials on democratic institutions.
