Adiala officials issued notice in PTI founder, KP CM meeting case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to Adiala Jail officials for allegedly failing to arrange a meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan.

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued the notices while hearing a contempt of court petition filed by CM Gandapur.

Gandapur’s counsel, Advocate Raja Zahoor ul Hassan, told the court that the jail authorities had denied the meeting with PTI founder, in defiance of the IHC’s clear orders issued in September and October 2024.

“Despite clear directions from this court, the meeting was not allowed,” the lawyer said. “We visited Adiala Jail last week, but the meeting did not take place.”

The petition requested the court to initiate contempt proceedings against the jail superintendent and other officials.

The court issued notices to the Adiala authorities, seeking their replies, and adjourned the hearing. The next date of hearing will be announced later.

Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership moved Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking permission to meet Imran Khan, ARY News reported

As per details, a joint petition was filed by PTI leaders Junaid Akbar, Sher Ali Arbab, Rauf Hassan, and Amjad Ali through their lawyer, Ayesha Khalid.

The petition stated that the PTI leaders were denied permission to meet the party founder the previous day. The petitioners have requested the court to grant them permission to meet the party founder, citing the importance of this meeting for the party’s affairs.

Yesterday, Islamabad High Court ordered to release over 120 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers in November 26 protest case.