By Iftikhar Mashwani
ISLAMABAD : Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan met his legal team at Adiala Jail on Wednesday following an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order permitting lawyers to consult him and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
The four hours long meeting took place amid renewed political debate and speculation about possible changes in the country’s political environment. The court-authorised consultations have attracted particular attention, with observers closely watching developments surrounding the PTI founder’s legal and political situation.
Imran Khan met his lawyers, Sardar Latif Khosa and Barrister Salman Safdar, after the IHC directed jail authorities to facilitate legal consultations with their respective clients. The court initially authorised one-hour meetings.
Speaking to the media before entering the prison, Barrister Salman Safdar said his discussion with Imran Khan would focus exclusively on legal matters. He said he intended to obtain instructions regarding the ongoing cases against the former prime minister, adding that no political discussions were planned.
The court’s directions were issued by a two-member bench headed by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar during proceedings on appeals challenging convictions in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case.
The hearing also addressed concerns regarding Bushra Bibi’s health and medical treatment. Her counsel sought the formation of a medical board to assess her condition and determine whether she was receiving appropriate healthcare in prison.
Safdar told the court that Bushra Bibi had previously informed him about an operation and another procedure scheduled for November 15. He also questioned the decision to return her to her prison cell on the day of an emergency surgical procedure.
However, Islamabad Advocate General Naveed Malik maintained that Bushra Bibi was receiving medical facilities in accordance with her rights. He also informed the court that a medical board had examined her on November 8.
Meanwhile, the political significance of Imran Khan’s access to his lawyers has become a subject of discussion, particularly amid allegations of corruption against the Punjab government and growing political uncertainty.
Although details of the discussions between Imran Khan and his legal team have not been officially disclosed, the meetings have generated speculation about possible developments in the political landscape.
For now, there is no confirmed indication of a political breakthrough or change in relations between the government and opposition.
Nevertheless, the latest court proceedings and developments surrounding the PTI founder are being closely watched as Pakistan’s political situation continues to evolve.
