Lawyers and Doctors
ISLAMABAD: The Special Court working under the Official Secrets Act 2023, has granted Khan’s request for a meeting with his legal team and medical professionals. This decision follows a petition submitted on behalf of PTI Chairman Khan by his lawyer, Naeem Haider Panjutha.
Judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain authorized Imran Khan to consult with his legal representatives _ Latif Khosa, Sameer Khosa, and Salman Akram. Furthermore, the court has also given approval for Khan to meet with Dr. Asim Yusuf, a medical expert.
Special court today allowed Imran Khan to meet lawyers and doctors in jail.
Notably, the court had previously allowed Imran Khan to communicate with his sons via telephone while in detention.
The Official Secrets Act of 2023, stands as Pakistan’s Anti-Espionage Act. It was enacted to consolidate and amend laws related to official secrets in the country.
IHC issues notice to FIA in cipher case
Earlier, the Islamabad High Court issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding a petition submitted by Imran Khan. PTI chief seeks bail after arrest in the Cipher case.
The courtโs decision to issue notices occurred during the hearing of Imran Khanโs bail request. Khan has challenged a recent ruling by a special court in the same case.
PTI lawyer Salman Safdar filed the petition on behalf of Imran Khan in the IHC on Saturday, seeking hearing on Monday.
The special court, operating under the Official Secrets Act, had rejected bail requests from both _ Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Aamer Farooq, issued these notices in response to the petition. Salman Safdar filed a petition on behalf of PTIโs chairman, Imran Khan.
Imran Khanโs legal team requested early hearing for the case. In response, the Chief Justice of the IHC emphasized the importance of following legal procedures.
The court directed the FIA to provide a response to Imran Khanโs petition.
Both Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi are in jail on judicial remand in the cipher case until September 26.
