Today a significant legal development, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi were indicted on Monday in the cypher case, with both leaders pleading ‘not guilty.’ The case, which has garnered much attention, stems from a document waved by Imran Khan during a public rally, in which he alleged a foreign conspiracy behind the no-confidence motion that led to the end of his government.
The indictment proceedings took place as the court dismissed Imran Khan’s plea for deferment, with the prosecution terming it a “delaying tactic.” The presiding judge of the special court, formed to hear cases under the Official Secrets Act, has summoned government officials listed as witnesses for October 27.
Imran Khan vehemently denied the charges, calling the case “false” and “fabricated,” and expressing his determination to prove his innocence. His legal team argued for a deferral of the indictment until all relevant documents, including statements from witnesses and the seizure memo, were provided to the accused. However, the court rejected this request and proceeded with the indictment process. Imran Khan’s legal team indicated their intention to challenge the indictment in the high court.
In a courtroom drama that has captured the nation’s attention, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi have entered a plea of ‘not guilty’ in the cypher case. This high-profile case revolves around a document presented by Imran Khan during a public rally, alleging a foreign conspiracy related to the no-confidence motion that led to the fall of his government.
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Imran Khan’s request for deferment was denied by the court, which deemed it a “delaying tactic.” The presiding judge, overseeing the special court established for cases under the Official Secrets Act, has summoned government officials named as witnesses for October 27.
Imran Khan has vigorously refuted the charges, branding the case as a “false” and “fabricated” attempt at political revenge. His legal team argued for a postponement of the indictment process until all case documents and witness statements were provided to the accused. However, the court rejected this plea and proceeded with the indictment. Imran Khan’s legal team has indicated their intention to challenge the indictment in the high court.
In a courtroom showdown that has gripped the nation, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and ex-Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been indicted in the cypher case, with both leaders vehemently pleading ‘not guilty.’ This closely-watched case centers around a document waved by Imran Khan during a public rally, where he alleged a foreign conspiracy linked to the no-confidence motion that led to the fall of his government.
The court’s rejection of Imran Khan’s request for a deferment, labeling it a “delaying tactic,” led to the indictment. Judge Abul Hasnaat Zulqarnain, overseeing the special court designated for cases under the Official Secrets Act, has summoned government officials as witnesses for October 27.
Imran Khan has categorically denied the charges, denouncing the case as a “false” and “fabricated” effort to exact political revenge. His legal team argued for a delay in the indictment process until all case documents and witness statements were furnished to the accused. Nevertheless, the court proceeded with the indictment, and Imran Khan’s legal team has expressed their intention to challenge the indictment in the high court.
