ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has accepted appeals filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, against their convictions in the £190 million case.
The court has scheduled the next hearing for November 18, 2026. Both appeals challenge the convictions handed down in the high-profile case.
A two-member bench will hear the appeals. The bench includes IHC Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif.
The court has also directed the concerned parties to prepare their arguments for the upcoming hearing.
IHC Issues Instructions for Lawyers’ Meetings
The Islamabad High Court has issued fresh instructions regarding meetings between Imran Khan and his legal representatives.
According to a two-page written order, lawyers Salman Safdar and Latif Khosa must focus only on legal matters during meetings.
The court instructed both lawyers to avoid political discussions while meeting their client.
The judges observed that legal professionals should concentrate on matters directly related to ongoing court proceedings.
The court also directed the Advocate General to arrange meetings between Imran Khan and his lawyers.
Each meeting must last at least one hour to allow sufficient time for legal consultations.
Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Meeting Arrangements
During the hearing, lawyer Latif Khosa informed the court that he could not present his arguments.
He explained that he had not been able to meet his client before the hearing.
Meanwhile, Salman Safdar told the court that he had received instructions regarding the appeal.
However, he expressed concerns about the limited time available during his meeting with Imran Khan.
The court’s latest directions aim to provide lawyers with sufficient time to prepare their legal arguments.
Court Orders Preparation of Appeal Documents
The IHC has also instructed its office to complete the preparation of paper books within seven days.
These documents contain important case records and materials required for the appeal proceedings.
The directions apply to the appeals filed by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in the £190 million case.
The court will examine the arguments presented by both sides during the upcoming proceedings.
Next Hearing Scheduled for November 18
The appeals involving Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi will return to the Islamabad High Court on November 18.
The two-member bench will hear arguments concerning the convictions challenged by the petitioners.
The court’s decision to admit the appeals allows the legal challenges to proceed.
However, the admission of appeals does not overturn the existing convictions.
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Further developments are expected as the court continues hearing the case.
