Shah Mahmood Qureshi likely to be released from Adiala jail today
Pakistan
Qureshi’s counsel Barrister Taimur reached Adiala jail to submit his surety bonds
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is likely to be released from Adiala jail today.
As per the details, Qureshi’s counsel Barrister Taimur reached Adiala jail to submit his surety bonds to ensure his release on the same day.
Meanwhile, special court’s judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain also reached Adiala jail where the trial was in progress.
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Bushra Bibi, wife of former PTI chairman, his sisters and counsel Umair Niazi also reached Adiala jail.
Earlier, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had granted bail to PTI’s vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.
The apex court had asked him to submit surety bonds worth Rs1 million.
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The PTI leader was indicted in the cipher case on Dec 13 by the special court established under the Official Secrets Act 2023.