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 plea in the cipher case.
According to the sources, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, the lawyers of Chairman PTI, argued 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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How does the issue of access to legal representation impact the rights of defendants in high-profile cases like the cipher case?
**Interview with Legal Expert: Bail Hearing Adjourned for PTI Chairman in Cipher Case**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today. We’re here to discuss the recent developments surrounding the bail application of the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), who is currently detained in the cipher case. The hearing was adjourned until September 4. Can you provide us with some context on this situation?
**Legal Expert:** Good afternoon! Certainly. The case revolves around allegations against the PTI Chairman concerning the cipher, which is considered a significant political issue in Pakistan. The recent hearing was presided over by Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain. During the proceedings, the Chairman’s legal team, led by lawyers Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, raised concerns about the conditions of their client’s detention in Attock Jail.
**Interviewer:** Yes, we heard that Salman Safdar mentioned there were issues with accessing their client at the jail. Can you elaborate on that?
**Legal Expert:** Absolutely. Salman Safdar highlighted that the lawyers faced considerable obstacles in reaching their client—specifically, they had to walk one and a half kilometers to reach Attock Jail. This raises significant questions about the right to legal representation and the accessibility of defendants in such cases. They have also filed a petition contesting the trial being held in Attock, emphasizing the need for fair and just legal proceedings.
**Interviewer:** A notable point was also the appearance of Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, during the hearing. What does that signify in terms of the broader political implications?
**Legal Expert:** Yes, Ali Bukhari’s presence is quite significant. It suggests that there is a concerted effort among PTI leaders to support one another legally during this challenging time. The involvement of multiple lawyers indicates that the party is unified in its approach to defend their leaders against the charges. This could also represent an effort to leverage political support and rally their base during the proceedings.
**Interviewer:** With the hearing adjourned until September 4, what can we anticipate in the coming days?
**Legal Expert:** The adjournment may provide both parties with additional time to prepare their arguments. We can expect the defense to continue pushing for the Chairman’s release on bail, focusing on the issues of legal access and the nature of the charges against him. Given the political stakes, it will be crucial to watch how both the legal proceedings and the public reaction unfold in the lead-up to the next hearing.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights today. This case certainly has far-reaching implications for the political landscape in Pakistan.
**Legal Expert:** Thank you for having me! It’s certainly a pivotal moment in Pakistan’s political history.
