Court defers Toshakhana-II case hearing against Imran Khan

The scheduled hearing of the Toshakhana-II case against former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi at Adiala Jail has been postponed.

Court staff officially informed the defence lawyers about the deferment, confirming that the new date of the hearing will be announced from the Judicial Complex in Islamabad.

The development comes a day after Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand issued a written order directing the Adiala Jail superintendent to allow all lawyers holding power of attorney and family members of the accused to attend future jail proceedings.

Yesterday, the court issued a written order directing the Adiala Jail superintendent to allow both lawyers and family members to attend the jail hearings.

According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the written order stated that all lawyers who have submitted their power of attorney must be permitted to attend the proceedings. 

Additionally, the written order stated that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's family members present outside the jail premises should also be allowed to participate in the hearing.

The development came after Barrister Salman Safdar filed an application challenging restrictions on lawyers and family members during the last jail hearing. 

The court disposed of the plea after issuing these directions to the jail administration.

Reporter: Hashir Ahsan Warraich