IHC postpones hearing
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court postponed the hearing till Aug 11 regarding the PTI’s plea to relocate Imran Khan from Attock Jail to Adiala Jail.
Following his conviction for “corrupt practices” in the Toshakhana case, Imran Khan was sentenced to three years in jail. A district and sessions court in Islamabad awarded sentence to Imran Khan.
Image of the building of Islamabad High Court. IHC postpones hearing of PTI’s plea.
The IHC Chief Justice, Aamer Farooq, presided over the case, with Khan’s counsel, Sher Afzal Marwat, presenting his arguments before the court on Wednesday.
During the hearing, Marwat contended that there existed no valid grounds to detain the PTI Chairman in Attock jail.
He urged the court allow home-cooked meals for Imran Khan and visitation rights.
The Chief Justice remarked, “I take note of this matter,” indicating a consideration of the request.
Furthermore, the court directed the federal and Punjab governments to submit their responses by Friday.
The lawyer further urged the court to expedite hearing, but the IHC chief justice adjourned the hearing until August 11.
A crucial aspect of the proceedings centers on the court’s intention to facilitate a meeting between Chairman PTI Imran Khan and the concerned parties.
This move signifies a potential step toward addressing the legal concerns and requests put forth in the plea.
ECP disqualifies Imran Khan: IHC postpones hearing
On Tuesday, the Election Commission of Pakistan disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years following his conviction in the Toshakhana case.
In a notification, the ECP stated that the PTI chairman has been disqualified after being found guilty of corrupt practices under Section 167 of the Elections Act, 2017 and his sentencing for three years.
“As a consequence, Mr Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi has become disqualified under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan read with Section 232 of the Elections Act,2017,” the notification added.
The ECP de-notified Imran Khan as the “returned candidate” from NA-45 Kurram-l constituency.
