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IHC warns Adiala Jail officials for blocking Imran Khan’s lawyer

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday warned Adiala Jail authorities that it would move the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) trial of Imran Khan to another location if his lawyers continued to be denied access.

Justice Ejaz Ishaq Khan issued the warning after Imran’s legal team, led by Chaudhry Faisal Hussain, claimed being prevented from attending two hearings on August 29 and September 2.


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“If Adiala Jail authorities do not allow lawyers to represent their client… this Court will move the court from the jail to another premises under the direct sight of this court,” the ruling stated.

The IHC also served summons on the superintendent and deputy superintendent of Adiala Jail, directing them to appear at the next hearing to explain their conduct.

The ruling read: “In case they are not present… this Court will proceed on the basis that the allegations in the petition are correct.”

Imran’s legal team contended that the lack of access violated his fundamental right to legal counsel, regardless of whether the trial took place in jail.

The IHC underlined similar concerns, identifying them as severe issues affecting the right to justice.

The court also ruled that any evidence recorded during the trial without the participation of Imran’s legal team would be considered unimportant.

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