One of the reasons for the postponement of hearing in the Toshakhana vehicles reference case involving former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. And others is unavailability of Judge Abida Sajad of Accountability Court No. 3.
Reasons why the hearing was postponed
Judge Abida Sajad not being available to preside over this case has caused a delay in its proceedings. Judge Abida’s absence led to an adjournment, which had initially been fixed to settle the issue of charges related to the Toshakhana vehicles. The court staff said that Judge Sajad has still not taken up her charge in this regard which has affected on-going proceedings.
Appearance by Nawaz Sharif’s Pleader
Rana Irfan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif’s pleader, appeared before court yesterday. Rana Irfan was present in order for him to handle any immediate legal matters that may have arisen and also check on how things were progressing with this case. Nonetheless, the judge was absent during his presence hence resulting into dismissal of hearing in court.
Date for Next Hearing
The next hearing will be held on September 10 after it was rescheduled by the court. On this day, Nawaz Sharif will again come before court seeking acquittal as regards Toshakhana vehicles reference. Thereafter, there would be further proceedings on main reference of the date as well. The new date means that both pleas for acquittals and ongoing references are going to be considered simultaneously.
The Consequences Of The Delay
Delaying could significantly affect these proceedings especially regarding Nawaz Sharif and other defendants’ interests at stake here. It might disrupt the case timeline and impact defence or prosecution strategies, too. Parties need preparation time considering these developments since they may have implications beyond mere legal dimensions surrounding this case politically.
More Updates
Updates shall be given as necessary when there is progress in relation to the court’s scheduling or anything that is added to this case. Nawaz Sharif’s lawyers and prosecution team would have to be present at the rescheduled hearing in order to deal with its substantive aspects.
In brief, a hearing in the Toshakhana vehicles reference against Nawaz Sharif has been postponed due to the judge’s unavailability. The next hearing is scheduled for 10 September.
