The Lahore High Court has summoned statistics of cases. And inquiries regarding PTI founder Imran Khan from numerous authorities. Including the federal government, Punjab authorities, NAB, FIA, and Punjab police.
Court Orders and Proceedings Lahore
The court issued notices regarding a request for a stay order, with a two-member bench headed by Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza presiding over the hearing. Imran Khan’s lawyer, Khurram Khosah, argued that NAB law prohibits filing a single reference multiple times.
He raised the point that Imran Khan, despite being in jail, faces arrest in other cases as part of a political vendetta. Consequently, the court should demand the details of all cases and issue a stay order against illegal actions.
Islamabad High Court Hearing Lahore
Meanwhile, Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq summoned DIG Operations Rawalpindi regarding a Bushra Bibi case. The request was to provide details of the cases against her. And prevent her arrest, directing her to the relevant court. Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa. She argued that she had been implicated in cases related to the events of May 9. Chief Justice Farooq pointed out that more than a year had passed since May 9. He noted that the Lahore High Court ruled a person arrested in one case would be considered arrested in all cases.
He emphasized that arresting someone in a new case after granting them bail or acquitting them in another is unjust.
Discussion on May 9 FIRs
Chief Justice Farooq inquired about the FIRs related to May 9. And Latif Khosa confirmed that all eleven FIRs pertained to that date. The Chief Justice decided to summon the DIG Operations Rawalpindi to inquire about the status of the May 9 cases. The court adjourned the hearing to August 7, directing the DIG to appear and provide the necessary information.
These court proceedings reflect ongoing legal challenges and political tensions surrounding PTI founder Imran Khan and his associates. The demand for comprehensive records. And the involvement of multiple high-ranking officials underscore the complexity and significance of the cases at hand. The outcome of these hearings could have substantial implications for the involved parties and the broader political landscape.
