Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday allowed PTI leaders and lawyers to hold meeting regarding upcoming general election with party founder Imran Khan in jail.
IHC judge Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb heard a petition filed by Imran Khan seeking permission to hold meetings with party members Asad Qaiser, Junaid Akbar Khan, senators Aurangzeb Khan and Dost Mohammad Khan, and Ishtiaq Meherban, among others, to strategise ahead of the elections.
The plea also requested the court to instruct the superintendent of Adiala Jail to ensure privacy for Imran during his consultations with his legal team.
At the outset, PTI counsel Shoaib Shaheen said the party needed to hold discussions for the allotment of 700 tickets.
Attorney-General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan raised objections to the maintainability of the plea.
Justice Aurangzeb expressed displeasure at Awan’s arguments and asked: “Is the additional note from the Supreme Court insufficient for you? Do you want me to write a note against you as well?”
The judge passed these remarks in reference to Justice Athar Minallah’s additional note in the cipher case.
After hearing the arguments, the court granted permission to PTI leaders and lawyers to hold meeting with Imran Khan in jail.