No Written Orders for Meeting Imran Khan, Says Chief Justice Pakistan

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected a request from Imran Khan lawyer for a written order to arrange a meeting. This decision came during a hearing led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi. The case involved Imran Khan’s remand related to incidents on May 9.

Special Prosecutor Zulfiqar Naqvi stated that Imran Khan still needs polygraph and voice-matching tests. He mentioned that the physical remand is only necessary for these two tests and accused Khan of not cooperating.

The Chief Justice responded firmly. He advised Naqvi not to make such remarks in court. Naqvi then retracted his statement.

Imran Khan’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, spoke in court. He argued that Khan faces over 300 cases and is in a very difficult situation. He requested special instructions from the Supreme Court to facilitate his meeting with Khan.

The Chief Justice told Safdar that he could meet Imran Khan whenever he wanted. He made it clear that no written order would be issued for this meeting. Safdar could visit without a court mandate.

The Chief Justice challenged him to show that he could arrange the meeting without a formal order. The court then allowed Safdar to meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail for further instructions. They postponed the hearing until April 23.

This ruling highlights the court’s approach to lawyer-client communication, especially in high-profile political cases. The Supreme Court wants to keep the legal process straightforward and avoid unnecessary formalities.

Imran Khan’s legal situation continues to attract attention from the public and media. Many are closely watching the developments as his cases unfold, especially with significant political dates approaching.