Imran Khan allowed one-hour meeting with lawyers as High Court sets conditions
The court directed the lawyers to discuss only legal matters during the Imran Khan jail meeting and avoid political discussions.
It also expressed the expectation that lawyers Salman Safdar and Latif Khosa would not discuss political issues after the meeting.
Court Orders One-Hour Meeting With Imran Khan
A two-page written order was issued by a division bench comprising Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif.
According to the order, the Advocate General has been directed to arrange the Imran Khan meeting with lawyers.
The meeting must last at least one hour to allow proper consultation on the pending appeals.
The court also appreciated the professional abilities of Salman Safdar and Latif Khosa and expressed confidence that they would keep their discussions limited to legal matters.
The direction comes as Imran Khan’s legal team seeks sufficient time and access to consult him before presenting arguments in the Imran Khan 190 million pound case.
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Lawyers Seek More Time to Prepare Appeals
During the hearing, Latif Khosa told the court that he was not in a position to present arguments because he had not been able to meet Imran Khan.
On the other hand, Salman Safdar informed the bench that he had already received instructions to argue the appeals.
However, he said further consultation was necessary because the available meeting time had been limited.
After hearing the lawyers, the Islamabad High Court accepted their request and granted them one week to prepare their arguments.
Court Orders Preparation of Case Documents
In another direction, the Islamabad High Court instructed its relevant office to prepare the paper books related to the appeals within seven days.
Paper books contain important case documents and records required by judges and lawyers during court proceedings.
The preparation of these documents is expected to help move the Imran Khan 190 million pound case appeals forward without unnecessary delays.
The latest order addresses both the lawyers’ request for additional preparation time and the need for proper consultation with their client.
