The anti-terrorism court of Lahore reserved the decision on the bail applications of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan in 8 cases on May 9.
Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Manzar Ali Gul heard former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail pleas in 8 cases on May 9. Founding Chairman PTI’s lawyer Barrister Salman Safdar appeared in the court.
Barrister Salman Safdar while arguing in the court said that the wrong reaction to the opinion of PTI founder came from the people. I have represented founder PTI in more than 240 cases. All kinds of cases were registered against one accused. There is no section under which a case has not been registered. Cypher’s case went to the Supreme Court, all others got relief from subordinate courts.
The lawyer said that in 30 cases decisions have been made against the government. I am placing before you about 25 decisions. The plaintiffs in each case are policemen. The government has thrown googly, leg break, off break second third. Sometimes they say that the conspiracy took place in this way, then they say that it did not take place in this way. Bushra Bibi was included in 12 cases that she was also involved in the conspiracy. It is easy to accuse and difficult to prove.
Barrister Salman Safdar said that I am not asking you for discharge or dismissal of the case. You cannot even provide these facilities. The accused has been in jail for a long time, I am asking the court for bail.
The lawyer argued that Pervez Musharraf’s medical records were presented, he had to leave the world to prove them true. After that everyone was convinced that all the medicals were correct. Judges have relayed PTI founder’s detention in NAB custody from May 9 to 12.
Later, Special Prosecutor Rao Abdul Jabbar said in his arguments that all the cases are of rebellion against the government and attack on sensitive installations. The judgments presented are not related to these cases. According to British law, the King is not impeachable. The accused is not a king. At the behest of the accused, 200 installations were attacked. It was said on social media that today is the day of real jihad. Indian TV channels also continued to run the same news.
The prosecutor added in the arguments that the general public is prohibited from visiting certain places in Kent. Everyone has a modern device that communicates location and messages. How PC Hotel, Awari Hotel or milk shop in Anarkali was not attacked. Military installations were attacked. The statue of Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed, who sacrificed his life to protect the country, was kicked. These wars and attacks continue even today. The ranger and the policeman were martyred, while the accused says that I am in jail.
While giving arguments in the court on behalf of the prosecution, it was further said that the accused was not in jail on May 7 when the conspiracy took place, the application of the accused should be dismissed.
Later, the court reserved its judgment after completing the arguments on the bail pleas of the prosecution and the accused’s counsel.
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What potential ramifications might the court’s decision have on Pakistani politics?
Today we’re joined by legal expert [Guest name] to discuss the recent development in former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s case.
**Interviewer:** [Guest name], thanks for joining us. Can you shed light on the latest hearings in Lahore regarding Imran Khan’s bail applications?
**[Guest Name]:** Certainly. On May 9th, an anti-terrorism court in Lahore heard bail pleas from Imran Khan in eight separate cases. His lawyer, Barrister Salman Safdar, argued passionately for his client’s release.
**Interviewer:** What were the key arguments presented by Barrister Safdar?
**[Guest Name]:** He emphasized the sheer number of cases filed against Khan, stating he’s been involved in over 240 legal battles. Safdar pointed out that the government seemed to be throwing every conceivable charge at his client, with little consistency in their narratives. He cited examples of cases being dismissed in lower courts and highlighted the fact that even the Supreme Court had intervened in the Cypher case.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like Barrister Safdar is alleging political motivations behind these numerous charges.
**[Guest Name]:** Absolutely. He stressed that the accusations were easy to make but lacked substantial proof. He also drew attention to the fact that the plaintiffs in many of these cases were police officers, suggesting a level of government interference.
**Interviewer:** The court has reserved its decision. What can we expect next?
**[Guest Name]:** We await the court’s ruling, which will determine whether Imran Khan will be granted bail in these eight cases. Given the complex legal landscape and the high-profile nature of the case, the decision is likely to have significant ramifications for Pakistani politics.