ISLAMABAD: Legal tensions surrounding former prime minister Imran Khan have intensified after his lawyer renewed demands for the recovery of key legal documents allegedly misplaced at Adiala Jail.
Advocate Khalid Yousaf Chaudhry has called for the immediate presentation and return of documents, including a power of attorney signed by Khan during his incarceration. In a letter dated April 15, 2026, Chaudhry stated that he had resent the documents via courier, following an earlier submission on April 6.
According to the lawyer, jail authorities received the documents on April 9 at 3:13 PM. However, when he visited Gate 5 of the prison on April 13 to retrieve the signed papers, officials reportedly informed him that the documents “could not be found.”
Chaudhry described the situation as a “serious administrative lapse” and an “obstruction of justice,” warning that the delay could undermine Khan’s right to a fair trial. He further cautioned that the missing paperwork may hinder the filing of an appeal before the Supreme Court of Pakistan within the stipulated deadline.
Subsequently, the lawyer issued a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding that the documents be presented to Khan, signed, and returned without further delay. He also escalated the matter by forwarding copies of his letter to multiple authorities, including the Registrar and Secretary to the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court, the Registrar of the Islamabad High Court, and senior prison and police officials.
The move signals a coordinated legal effort to ensure compliance and accountability. As of the filing of this report, the matter remains unresolved, further intensifying concerns over procedural transparency in the high-profile case.
