IHC to hear PTI chief's bail plea in cipher case today
Pakistan
Hearing of the bail petition will be conducted by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Amir Farooq.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman's plea for bail in the cipher case, in which he is currently incarcerated at the Attock jail, today (Monday).
Hearing of the bail petition will be conducted by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Amir Farooq. The court has issued a notice to the FIA for arguments in the case.
The special court formed under Official Secrets Act had rejected the bail application of the PTI chairman.
Meanwhile, the Islamabad High Court also fixed the petition of the PTI chief for his transfer from Attock to Adiala Jail.
The former prime minister’s request will also be heard in the court today. Chief Justice Aamir Farooq will hear the petition. The PTI chairman has requested for provision of facilities and transfer to Adiala jail.
The court had reserved its decision a few days ago after the arguments on the application. The court has fixed the case for re-hearing for further explanation on some legal points.
