The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday removed registry objections to appeals filed by former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana-II Case. The court ordered that the appeals be formally numbered and scheduled for hearing.
The decision clears a procedural hurdle that had delayed the progress of the Toshakhana-II Case appeals. With the objections removed, the court can now move forward with substantive proceedings.
Senior PTI lawyers Barrister Salman Safdar and Salman Akram Raja represented the couple during the hearing. Imran Khan’s three sisters were also present in the courtroom to observe the proceedings.
During the hearing, Justice Soomro approved two miscellaneous applications submitted by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. Both are currently serving sentences in connection with the case.
The first application requested the removal of registry objections raised against their main appeal. The second application sought additional time to address those objections.
By accepting both applications, the court allowed the appeals to proceed in the Toshakhana-II Case. The bench directed the registry to formally number the appeals and fix them for a hearing date.
The case relates to allegations regarding the retention and sale of state gifts received during Imran Khan’s time in office. The former prime minister and his wife have challenged their convictions in the matter.
Earlier, the IHC registry had raised several technical objections to the appeal documents. These objections delayed the formal listing of the case before the court.
On February 16, reports indicated that the registrar had already given the defence seven days to address those objections. However, the concerns remained unresolved within the given time frame.
The defence team later approached the court to seek judicial approval for removing the objections and extending the deadline.
Meanwhile, a separate petition has also been filed seeking suspension of Imran Khan’s sentence in the Toshakhana-II Case on medical grounds.
According to the petition, the former prime minister’s health condition requires urgent medical attention. It states that only 15 percent vision remains in his right eye.
The petition also claims that treatment for his eye condition is not available at Adiala Jail. Doctors at PIMS reportedly advised specialized care outside the prison facility.
The defence further argued that Imran Khan is 73 years old and extended imprisonment could pose serious health risks.
The petitions challenge the verdict issued by a special judge of Central-I Islamabad on December 20, 2025. The court had sentenced Imran Khan to 10 years in prison and imposed a fine exceeding Rs10 million.
An additional seven-year sentence was also given under anti-corruption laws. Defence lawyers argue that imposing multiple penalties for a single allegation violates legal principles.
They also claim that Imran Khan was not a public servant at the time, making certain legal provisions inapplicable.
In other news read more about: Former CJP Bandial’s WhatsApp Account Reportedly Hacked
The court is expected to hear the appeals soon as proceedings in the Toshakhana-II Case move to the next stage.
