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Imran Khan’s legal team ‘harassed’ in Islamabad High Court’s elevator: PT

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  • Imran’s legal team got trapped in a malfunctioning lift. 
  • A total of 19 people were onboard the IHC elevator.
  • After a span of over 30 minutes, a rescue team reached spot.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday accused that its Chairman Imran Khan’s legal team was “harassed” by confining them in an elevator for 45 minutes at the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

According to details, Senior lawyer Latif Khosa and Naeem Haider Panjotha — who are representing the former prime minister in the Toshakhana case — and other members of his legal team got trapped in a malfunctioning elevator of the high court.

The incident took place when Khosa along with other lawyers were on their way back after giving their arguments on a plea seeking suspension of the deposed premier’s punishment, who was removed from office in April last year via a no-confidence motion, three-year jail term in the case. 

A total of 19 people, including a media person, were onboard the lift when it stopped functioning abruptly.

After a span of over 30 minutes, a fire and rescue team reached the spot and rescued the lawyers safely from the lift stuck on the second floor of the IHC.

The people entered the elevator at 12 noon on the third floor at the Islamabad High Court and were rescued at 12:45pm.

Condemning the incident, the former ruling party urged President Arif Alvi and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial to launch a probe into the incident immediately.

SCBA expresses concerns

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) also expressed concerns over the incident saying, “Surprisingly, IHC staff did nothing for immediate help.”

“Senior lawyer Latif Khosa and others got suck in the elevator for almost one hour at the IHC”

The SCBA urged the IHC chief justice and other relevant authorities to probe the incident immediately. “Thank God there was no loss of life in this incident.”

The SCBA hoped that the probe would unearth the real motive behind the incident.

“It should be probed whether the incident occurred due to a technical fault or it was an attempt to kill Latif Khosa and other lawyers.”

Apex lawyers’ body also expressed hopes that steps would be taken to prevent such incidents in the future.

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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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