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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What are the key legal arguments being presented by the defense in the PTI Chairman’s bail hearing?
**Interview with Legal Analyst on PTI Chairman’s Bail Hearing**
**Editor:** Good evening. Today we have legal analyst Sara Khan with us to discuss the recent developments in the bail hearing of the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, currently detained in connection with the cipher case. Thank you for joining us, Sara.
**Sara Khan:** Thank you for having me.
**Editor:** The hearing has been adjourned until September 4. Can you give us a brief overview of what transpired in court today?
**Sara Khan:** Absolutely. Today, Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain presided over the hearing of the PTI Chairman’s bail application. The lawyers representing him, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, presented their arguments, emphasizing concerns about access to their client in Attock Jail. Salman Safdar pointed out that they faced significant challenges in reaching their client, having to walk quite a distance just to make their case.
**Editor:** That sounds quite challenging. Were there any specific points raised by the defense that may influence the decision on the bail application?
**Sara Khan:** Yes, the defense is arguing that the physical obstacles in reaching their client should not hinder the legal procedure. They also filed a petition against the trial being conducted in Attock Jail, which could arguably impact the overall fairness of the proceedings. The hardships faced by the legal team could be a point of concern for the judge when considering bail conditions.
**Editor:** We also heard that Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, was present in court. What role do you think he will play in this case?
**Sara Khan:** Ali Bukhari’s presence indicates a potential intertwining of cases or perhaps a strategy to support the PTI Chairman’s defense. His arguments may provide additional context or support for the arguments being made, especially if both cases share similar legal grounds. It’s not uncommon for co-defendants to align strategically.
**Editor:** As the adjournment pushes the hearing to September 4, what should we be looking out for in the upcoming proceedings?
**Sara Khan:** Moving forward, I think we should watch for any additional motions or petitions filed by the defense, particularly regarding the conditions of the trial. Public sentiment and reactions from PTI supporters could also play a role, potentially influencing the legal landscape surrounding this case as it develops. Additionally, any statements from the prosecution could provide insight into their strategy against the PTI Chairman.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Sara. We will certainly keep an eye on how this case unfolds.
**Sara Khan:** My pleasure. Thank you for having me.
