News Desk
Islamabad : The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities to arrange a one-hour meeting between PTI founder Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi and their lawyers Latif Khosa and Salman Safdar as the court continues hearing appeals against their convictions in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case.
The development came during a hearing before a two-member division bench comprising Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif.
During the proceedings, Barrister Salman Safdar told the court that he had met Bushra Bibi after almost 11 months and had received instructions regarding the appeals. He requested the relevant paper books and adequate time to prepare arguments in the case.
Safdar also raised concerns over the health of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. He claimed that Imran Khan’s blood pressure was uncontrolled and referred to other medical concerns. He also expressed concern over Bushra Bibi’s eye condition and said she had informed him about a possible operation.
The lawyer requested that medical reports from Adiala Jail be obtained and that a medical board be constituted. He clarified that he was not seeking bail at this stage but wanted appropriate medical examination and treatment.
Advocate General Islamabad Naveed Hayat Malik told the court that the government was responsible for prisoners’ healthcare and that both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were being medically examined. He said medical records were available and disputed the claim regarding Bushra Bibi’s reported operation.
Later, Latif Khosa requested a one-hour meeting with Imran Khan. The court directed the Advocate General to make arrangements. Salman Safdar also sought a meeting, after which the court ordered that both lawyers be allowed to meet Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi for one hour.
The court also noted the request for paper books and indicated that proceedings on the appeals would move forward. The hearing was subsequently adjourned.
