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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How might the access issues faced by Imran Khan’s legal team impact the fairness of the trial proceedings?
**Interview with Legal Expert: Analysis of Imran Khan’s Bail Hearing in the Cipher Case**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, and welcome. Today we have with us Dr. Sana Malik, a legal expert specializing in constitutional law, to discuss the recent developments regarding Imran Khan’s bail application in the cipher case. Thank you for joining us, Dr. Malik.
**Dr. Malik:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** To start, could you give us a brief overview of the current situation with Imran Khan’s bail hearing?
**Dr. Malik:** Certainly. The hearing for the bail application of Imran Khan, the Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was recently adjourned until September 4. The Special Secret Court Judge, Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain, is overseeing this case, which revolves around allegations concerning the misuse of a classified diplomatic document, known as the cipher [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/575363-overview-of-major-cases-against-incarcerated-imran-khan)].
**Interviewer:** What arguments were presented by Khan’s lawyers during the hearing?
**Dr. Malik:** During the hearing, his legal team, including Babar Awan and Salman Safdar, emphasized the difficulties faced by them, particularly regarding access to their client. Salman Safdar highlighted that lawyers were obstructed from reaching Imran Khan, noting that they even had to walk a considerable distance—about one and a half kilometers—at Attock Jail. This raises concerns over the legal process and access to justice for the defendant [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/575363-overview-of-major-cases-against-incarcerated-imran-khan)].
**Interviewer:** That sounds troubling. What are the implications of the trial being held in Attock Jail for Khan’s case?
**Dr. Malik:** Holding the trial in Attock Jail could be seen as an attempt to limit the lawyers’ ability to mount an effective defense. Frequent disruptions in legal proceedings can hinder the right to a fair trial, which is a constitutional guarantee. Moreover, the defense’s argument about the physical challenges they face could reflect broader issues of transparency and accessibility within Pakistan’s judicial system [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/575363-overview-of-major-cases-against-incarcerated-imran-khan)].
**Interviewer:** Were there any other notable legal representatives present during the hearing?
**Dr. Malik:** Yes, Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s lawyer, Ali Bukhari, was also present and expressed an interest in contributing to the arguments. This indicates collaboration among PTI’s legal teams as they navigate this complex case [[1](https://www.geo.tv/latest/575363-overview-of-major-cases-against-incarcerated-imran-khan)].
**Interviewer:** what can we expect in the coming weeks as the adjourned date approaches?
**Dr. Malik:** As we approach the next hearing date, we can anticipate continued legal maneuvers both from Khan’s defense team and the prosecution. It will be crucial to monitor how the court addresses the underlying issues raised about access and fairness, as these could influence the case’s direction significantly.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Malik, for your insights into this ongoing legal situation. We appreciate your expertise.
**Dr. Malik:** My pleasure, thank you for having me.