Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday rejected a plea by PTI lawyers seeking an immediate meeting with incarcerated party founder Imran Khan.
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A two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, heard multiple petitions related to Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.
Rejection of Immediate Access Request
PTI counsel Latif Khosa requested facilitation for an urgent meeting with his client.
Chief Justice Afridi observed that such an order could not be issued ex parte without notifying the opposing party and hearing their stance.
The court emphasized procedural fairness, stating that the government must be given notice before any directive on access or meetings.
The bench clarified that determining the current legal status of related cases pending in other courts was necessary.
Instead of granting immediate relief, the court issued a notice to the government, with a response expected by Tuesday.
Broader Case Developments and Adjournments
During the hearing, the court dismissed Imran Khan’s bail petition in the Al-Qadir Trust case as infructuous.
It issued notices in the Toshakhana criminal case on a plea to declare proceedings illegal, seeking replies by next Tuesday.
The apex court also directed a report on Imran Khan’s health status in prison to evaluate his medical condition.
Proceedings on various petitions were adjourned for two weeks.
The court formed a three-member bench for appeals against acquittals in the Cipher case and another for matters including bail cancellation in May 9 Lahore incidents and a defamation suit against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
This decision comes amid ongoing concerns over Imran Khan’s prison conditions and access rights, with PTI alleging prolonged restrictions on family and lawyer visits.