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 adjournment of Imran Khan‘s bail hearing in the cipher case for his legal strategy moving forward?
**Interview with Legal Expert on the Bail Hearing of PTI Chairman in the Cipher Case**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. We’re discussing the recent developments in the cipher case involving Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). As we know, the hearing on his bail application has been adjourned until September 4. Can you provide us with some context on this situation?
**Legal Expert:** Absolutely. The case has garnered significant attention as it involves serious allegations against Imran Khan and other PTI leaders. The Special Secret Court Judge, Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, presided over the hearing, where the arguments focused on the bail application submitted by Khan’s legal team.
**Interviewer:** What were the key points raised by the lawyers during the hearing?
**Legal Expert:** Imran Khan’s lawyers, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, made several important arguments. One central claim was regarding the treatment of the defense team. Salman Safdar expressed concern over the difficulties faced by lawyers accessing their client in Attock Jail, stating that they had to navigate a distance of one and a half kilometers just to consult with him. This raised questions about the fairness of the proceedings against Khan[[1](https://www.samaa.tv/208736633-cipher-case-imran-khan-shah-mahmood-get-bail)].
**Interviewer:** That sounds quite alarming. How did the prosecution respond, if at all?
**Legal Expert:** The details about the prosecution’s response were not highlighted in the reports, but typically, the prosecution will counter the defense’s arguments by presenting the seriousness of the charges and the potential risks of granting bail. In this case, it would likely involve emphasizing the alleged severity of the cipher-related allegations.
**Interviewer:** We also heard that Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, was present and wanted to provide arguments on his client’s behalf. How does this affect the overall proceedings?
**Legal Expert:** The involvement of other prominent PTI leaders, like Shah Mehmood Qureshi, indicates that the party is fighting a coordinated legal battle. If Qureshi’s lawyer is also seeking to present arguments, it could potentially support the claim of collective legal challenges faced by PTI leaders, thereby highlighting broader issues within the case[[1](https://www.samaa.tv/208736633-cipher-case-imran-khan-shah-mahmood-get-bail)].
**Interviewer:** With the bail hearing adjourned until September 4, what are the next steps for Khan and his legal team?
**Legal Expert:** The adjournment gives the lawyers more time to prepare their case. They may refine their arguments based on the hearing’s discussions and further evidence or testimonies that may come to light. It’s a critical period for them to ensure they can effectively advocate for their client’s release on bail.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for providing these insights. It certainly seems like a pivotal moment for Imran Khan and his political future.
**Legal Expert:** Indeed, the outcome of this case could significantly impact PTI and its leadership moving forward. Thank you for having me.