Supreme Court takes up PTI founder’s bail petition

The Supreme Court on Monday took up the bail plea of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. During the proceedings, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi observed that certain documents had been filed a day earlier, but he had not yet had the chance to examine them.

Imran Khan’s counsel, Salman Safdar, clarified that the documents were merely previous court judgments.

The Chief Justice remarked that all material placed on record must be carefully reviewed.

He further directed that any party wishing to submit documents should do so the same day, emphasizing that the prosecution must also go through the defense’s submissions.

Following this, the hearing of Imran Khan’s bail appeals was adjourned till 10:30 am tomorrow.

Earlier, the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan issued a notice to the Punjab government regarding appeals filed by incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan.

According to reports, Chief Justice Yahya Afridi raised questions on whether final observations could be given in a bail case.

The court directed the prosecution department to prepare on legal questions and adjourned the matter until 19 August.

Imran Khan’s legal team and the opposing lawyers were instructed to assist the court on the identified legal issues.

The Chief Justice made it clear that the Supreme Court would not issue any finding that could affect another case involving PTI founder.

The hearing was adjourned after the court stated that only the prosecution would be given notice for now, with both sides expected to be ready with legal arguments at the next session.

A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, was formed to preside over the proceedings.

The bench also includes Justice Shafi Siddiqui and Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb.