Islamabad: The Supreme Court has granted Barrister Salman Safdar permission to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. He left at 2.00 pm today for Adiala jail.
During the hearing of appeals filed against the trial in the Toshakhana criminal case, the court allowed Barrister Salman Safdar to meet PTI founder Imran Khan and appointed him as a court representative.
A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi heard the case. The court directed that Salman Safdar should visit the jail and submit a detailed written report regarding the condition of PTI founder Imran Khan and the facilities available to him.
The Chief Justice instructed the Attorney General that no obstacles should be placed in Salman Safdar’s meeting. Addressing Salman Safdar, the Chief Justice said that if any issue arises, he may contact the court directly. The court also sought a report from the Superintendent Jail regarding PTI founder Imran Khan.
The Chief Justice stated that Salman Safdar should present his report after the meeting tomorrow, after which the court will conduct the next hearing the day after. Subsequently, the hearing was adjourned until February 12.
During the proceedings, the Attorney General presented a report covering the period from August 5 to August 18, 2023, informing the court that it pertained to Imran Khan’s detention in Attock Jail.
At this point, lawyer Latif Khosa came to the rostrum and stated that he was also being denied access to meet Imran Khan. In response, the Chief Justice said that the court has already issued its order and that Salman Safdar would proceed for the meeting today.
The court observed that after reviewing the report, further decisions would be made at the next hearing.
Meanwhile, acting on the Supreme Court’s orders, Barrister Salman Safdar will meet PTI founder Imran Khan at Adiala Jail at 2:00 pm today.
Barrister Salman Safdar confirmed the 2:00 pm meeting and departed for Adiala Jail in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive. After meeting PTI founder Imran Khan, a report will be submitted to the Supreme Court.
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