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Qureshi to remain in jail despite acquittal in cipher case

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s release is not possible even after his acquittal in the cipher case.

Islamabad High Court acquitted Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

Sources said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s release from Adiala Jail is still not possible despite his acquittal.

Jail sources said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi is already arrested in 8 cases registered in Lahore on May 9 and Lahore Police arrested Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Adiala Jail on May 25.

A five-member investigation team of Lahore’s JIT came to Adiala Jail on May 26. Shah Mehmood was physically remanded by the Lahore court in 8 cases on May 9.

It should be noted that Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi had filed petition against the sentence in the cipher case. The special court had sentenced the two leaders to 10 years in prison.

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IHC adjourns cipher case hearing till April 16

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) adjourned hearing till after the Eid on appeals against the sentence of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in cipher case.

A division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the appeals of two accused.

Chief justice said that eight copies of the cipher were prepared after it was decoded and sent to different people.

The former principal secretary has stated that a copies was shared with the then prime minister, which was lost. The court said that the accused could be given only one sentence under 5(1)c or 5(1)d of Officials Secrets Act.

The chief justice remarked that it was admitted fact that the copy of the cipher arrived to Azam Khan. He remarked that if the charges were proved even then more than one year sentenced couldn’t be given in this case.

Defence lawyer Salman Safdar said that he would assist the bench regarding these sections, adding that his client was awarded sentences under the both sections.

He said that usually cipher are returned in a period of one year but prosecution made the criminal case against PTI founder only after seven months.

At this, Justice Miangul Hassan asked the lawyer to give any reference of the document regarding returning period of cipher.

The court said that Azam Khan was the sole witness of handing over of the cipher to PTI founder.

During hearing, Salman Safdar Advocate prayed the court to adjourn the case till after the Eid.

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KP CM Gandapur demands commission to probe cipher, election rigging

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KP CM Gandapur demands commission to probe cipher, election rigging

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has called for the setting up of a judicial commission to probe the cipher case and alleged electoral irregularities in the recent general elections. Speaking at a public rally in Peshawar on Sunday, the chief minister asserted that a conspiracy had been devised to remove the … Read more

PTI founder moves IHC for certified copy of cipher verdict

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder has approached the Islamabad High Court for a certified copy of the verdict in the cipher case.

Imran Khan has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court through Barrister Ali Zafar.

It has been stated in the petition that the trial of the cipher case has been conducted against the legal requirements, there are legal defects in the trial of the cipher case and the lawyers of the accused were not allowed to cross-examine the prosecution witnesses in the trial.

It has been stated in the petition that the court passed the judgment in violation of Section 367 of the Penal Code.

In the petition, it is prayed that the special court be directed to provide copies of all the evidence, interim and final orders.

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Bilawal Bhutto demands judicial investigation into cipher case

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Bilawal Bhutto demands judicial investigation into cipher case

LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has filed nomination papers for National Assembly constituency 194 (Larkana). Bilawal filed the nomination papers in the office of Returning officer Asif Raza Chandio in Larkana on Sunday. Later, talking to media, Bilawal said the cipher case is a serious matter and a judicial investigation must be carried … Read more

Trial of Imran, Qureshi in Cipher case to be held in-camera

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Trial of Imran, Qureshi in Cipher case to be held in-camera

ISLAMABAD: The special court on Thursday granted approval for an in-camera hearing request regarding the bail application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in a cipher case. Special court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain issued a secure verdict related to the in-camera trial and sanctioned the prosecution’s plea for an in-camera … Read more

Ex-PTI chief, Qureshi indicted in Cipher case again

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  • Both have pleaded not guilty to their involvement
  • This was second time PTI leaders were indicted.
  • The regular trial cipher case will begin in Adiala Jail.

Rawalpindi: Former Chairman of Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf (PTI) and former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi have been indicted in a cipher case again, however, both accused refuted the charges.

Special Court Judge Abdul Hasnant heard the cipher case at Adiala Jail. The indictment against the founder PTI and Shah Mehmood Qureshi was pronounced by the judge of the Special Court

Both politicians have pleaded not guilty to their involvement in the offense related to the alleged misuse of diplomatic cable for political purposes.

This was the second time that the PTI leaders were indicted

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Special Prosecutors Shah Khawar and Zulfikar Abbas Naqvi appeared in the court. Founder PTI’s lawyer Usman Gul and Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s lawyer Barrister Taimur Malik appeared in the court.

After the indictment of the accused, the regular trial of the cipher case will begin in Adiala Jail.

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Cipher case: PTI chairman, Qureshi to be indicted on Dec 12

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Former PTI Chairman Imran Khan and party vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi will be indicted in the cipher case on December 12. The open trial of ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan and former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi resumed on Monday at Adiala Jail. Special Court Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain conducted the hearing on cipher … Read more

Cabinet approves jail trial of PTI chairman, Qureshi in cipher case

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The federal cabinet on Thursday granted approval to the proposal for holding the jail trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The decision was made following the order of special court judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain to conduct the trial in Adiala jail, citing security concerns. The … Read more

Cipher case against PTI chairman to proceed from position before Aug 29

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The Official Secrets Act Court on Thursday announced to proceed the cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan from the position before August 29. Special Court judge Abul Hasanat Muhammad Zulqarnain heard cipher case against Imran Khan and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi. Judge Hasnat issued the order, directing PTI chairman and Qureshi to … Read more

SC issues notice to FIA, federation on PTI chief’s bail plea in cipher case

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The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday issued notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the federation on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s bail plea in the cipher case. The court also adjourned the hearing on Imran’s bail plea for an indefinite period. A three-member bench, led by Justice Sardar Tariq, took charge of the … Read more

IHC nullifies jail trial of PTI Chairman in cipher case

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IHC nullifies jail trial of PTI Chairman in cipher case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday nullified the August 29 notification to hold the jail trial of Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan in the cipher case. Earlier in the day, the IHC had reserved its judgment on Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal against facing a trial in jail in the cipher case. … Read more

IHC reserves verdict on Chairman PTI plea against jail trial in cipher case

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The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on the intra-court appeal of PTI Chairman Imran Khan against the jail trial in the cipher case. The decision on the appeal of chairman PTI will be pronounced today at 5:30 pm, IHC judge Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb stated. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Miangul … Read more

Cipher case: IHC sought special court judge’s appointment notification, report on Imran’s security concerns

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The Islamabad High Court on Monday sought the notification regarding the appointment of Official Secrets Act judge and a report on PTI Chairman Imran Khan security concerns. The IHC judges Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb and Justice Thaman Rifat Imtiaz today initiated a hearing on an intra-court appeal challenging the jail trial of PTI chairman … Read more

Cipher case: Qureshi challenges IHC’s bail cancellation order in SC

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The former foreign minister and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has challenged the Islamabad High Court’s decision of cancelling his bail application in the cipher case in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The application filed by Qureshi in the Supreme Court stated that IHC’s decision against bail was incorrect. Qureshi in his petition urged … Read more

Qureshi to move SC for bail in cipher case

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PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has decided to approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan for securing bail in the cipher case. PTI legal team sources reported that Qureshi’s bail application is likely to be filed next week. The legal team is awaiting a certified copy of the Islamabad High Court decision. A bail application … Read more

IHC issues written order to halt PTI chairman’s jail trial in cipher case

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written order to halt the jail trial of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the cipher case. Justices Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb and Thaman Rifat Imtiaz, presiding over the case, released the written order, asserting that the prison trial cannot be classified as an open trial. The written … Read more

IHC issues stay order against PTI chairman’s trial in cipher case

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The Islamabad High Court has issued an stay order on the trial of the cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The court proceedings include an intra-court appeal against the jail trial of the cipher case involving the chairman PTI. Simultaneously, the court also addressed an appeal against the appointment of the judge of the … Read more

Police took my cheque book during arrest on Aug 5: PTI chairman tells judge

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PTI Chairman Imran Khan complained Special Court judge that the police had taken his cheque book during arrest on August 5. The unveiled behind-the-scenes details of the cipher case hearing today were obtained by the Bol News. The story revealed Imran Khan of claiming his cheque book being taken by the police. PTI chairman urged … Read more

Cipher case hearing adjourned as statement of witnesses could not be recorded

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The hearing of cipher case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan has been adjourned till November 14. The Special Court Judge Abul Hasanat Zulqarnain conducted the hearing at the Adiala Jail. The hearing had been adjourned because the statements of three prosecution witnesses could not be recorded today. The Special Court to hear cases under Official … Read more

IHC adjourns hearing on PTI chairman’s plea against jail trial till Nov 14

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s intra-court appeal challenging jail trial in the cipher case till November 14. The hearing was being presided over by Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb and Justice Thaman Rifat Imtiaz. Present in the courtroom were chairman PTI’s lawyer Salman Akram Raja … Read more

Cipher case: PTI chairman to challenge indictment in Supreme Court

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PTI Chairman Imran Khan on Monday decided to challenge his indictment in the cipher case in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The legal team of PTI has decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court and the Special Court to hear cases under Official Secrets Act. The application demanding … Read more

Qureshi moves IHC seeking post-arrest bail in cipher case

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PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court seeking post-arrest bail in cipher case. The application’s hearing, however, encountered objections due to issues related to the submitted documents. The hearing was conducted by IHC Chief Justice Aamir Farooq, who pointed out that the documents submitted were not … Read more

Cipher case: PTI chairman’s plea against indictment rejected

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday rejected PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s applications against his indictment in the cipher case. The court also turned down Imran’s plea for the dismissal of the cipher case. IHC Chief Justice Amir Farooq delivered the verdict, which was reserved on October 16 after hearing the arguments of the parties. … Read more

PTI chairman challenges indictment in cipher case

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PTI Chairman Imran khan on Wednesday challenged his indictment in the cipher case. Imran Khan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court, through his lawyers Salman Safdar and Khalid Yusuf. The petition requests that the court’s order dated October 23, which initiated the indictment proceedings, be declared null and void. In this legal action, … Read more

Imran Khan’s plea against jail trial in cipher case rejected

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected an intra-court appeal filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan challenging his jail trial in the cipher case. A two-member IHC division bench, consisting of Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat, presided over the hearing. Imran Khan’s counsel, Salman Akram Raja, argued that the federal government … Read more

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