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Convictions of PTI founder in cipher and Toshakhana cases contested

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Advocate Sardar Latif Khosa submitted the pleas before the high court.

Sardar Latif Khosa said that appeals against the convictions had been filed. “We have filed appeals against the PTI founder’s conviction in both the Cipher case and the Toshakhana case,” Khosa declared.

Khosa further mentioned that an appeal pertaining to the Iddat case has been filed with the Sessions Court.

case of the cipher
On January 30, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the former foreign minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and the former prime minister were both given a 10-year prison sentence by a special court considering a cipher case.

The two PTI leaders were charged with planning to utilize the cipher’s contents for illicit gain.

In its ruling, the court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support the allegations made against the former foreign minister and prime minister.

The Toshakhana case
The founder of Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 14 years in jail each by an Accountability Court (AC) on January 31 in the Toshakhana case.

Case Nikah
In the “un-Islamic” nikah case, Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to seven years in prison on February 3.

Judge Qudratullah revealed the withheld decision in the “un-Islamic” nikah case against Imran Khan and the former First Lady, Bushra Bibi.

Bushra Bibi and the former prime minister were both given seven years in jail and a fine of Rs 500,000 by the court.

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PTI suggests resuming talks with government over judicial commission issue.

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Barrister Gohar, Chairman of the PTI, has claimed that the party’s founder has suspended negotiations, emphasizing that the government should declare the commission within seven days.

He emphasized the PTI’s openness to rethink if the government makes headway and establishes the commission.

Barrister Gohar told the reporters, “Seven days were enough to announce the commission.” We are ready to reconsider, but the government must first announce the commission.”

He stated that the PTI approached the negotiations with an open mind. “The PTI founder has halted the negotiations. “The government had eight laws on their agenda, while we only had two demands,” he stated.

The PTI chairman went on to say that even after seven days, no progress had been made in forming the commission. He encouraged the government to reconsider the decision and proceed with the announcement.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.

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