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 on August 5 in the Tosha Khana case and transferred to Attock Jail after serving a 3-year sentence, and during the detention FIA also arrested him in the cipher disappearance case.
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 situation in Attock Jail affect the legal proceedings of the PTI chairman’s bail hearing?
**Interview with Legal Analyst, Sara Khan, on the Bail Hearing of PTI Chairman**
**Editor:** Good afternoon, Sara. Thank you for joining us to discuss the recent developments regarding the bail hearing of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman in the cipher case.
**Sara Khan:** Good afternoon, and thank you for having me.
**Editor:** To start, can you summarize what happened during the hearing?
**Sara Khan:** Certainly. The bail application hearing for the PTI chairman was conducted by Special Secret Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain and has now been adjourned until September 4. PTI’s lawyers, Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, presented their arguments, emphasizing that the chairman should not face any obstacles while seeking legal counsel. Notably, they highlighted the challenges faced in Attock Jail, such as the difficult conditions under which lawyers had to travel to meet him.
**Editor:** What do you think the implications are of the lawyers’ claims regarding access in Attock Jail?
**Sara Khan:** The claims are significant as they draw attention to the treatment of political figures in custody, which raises questions about their right to a fair trial. If lawyers face undue difficulties in accessing their clients, it may impact the integrity of the legal proceedings and can be viewed as a form of obstruction of justice. This could lead to a broader discussion on prison reform and the rights of detainees.
**Editor:** You mentioned that Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer also participated in the hearing. What does this indicate about the political landscape?
**Sara Khan:** Yes, Ali Bukhari, representing Qureshi, expressing a desire to present arguments for his client shows that the situation is critical not just for the PTI chairman but also for others associated with the party. This indicates a solidarity among PTI leadership and signals that the party will continue to advocate for its members amid legal challenges. The interplay of legal battles and political narratives is likely to become more pronounced as these proceedings continue.
**Editor:** As the adjournment date approaches, what can we expect in terms of political reactions and further legal developments?
**Sara Khan:** We can expect heightened political tensions as the adjournment date draws closer. PTI members may mobilize supporters to advocate for the chairman’s release, and we may see further legal strategies developed by his team. In addition, public sentiment could shift depending on how the hearings unfold and any subsequent media coverage. It’s also possible that the legal challenges could escalate, prompting responses from the government and other political entities.
**Editor:** Thank you, Sara, for your insights on this ongoing situation. We will keep an eye on further developments.
**Sara Khan:** Thank you for having me.