ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) adjourned the hearing of petitions seeking the suspension of sentences awarded to former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the 190 million Pound case (Al-Qadir Trust case) until June 11 on Thursday, according to media reports.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) informed the court that it needed time to prepare arguments for the case.
Acting Chief IHC Justice Sarfaraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Asif, heard the petitions.
During the hearing in the IHC courtroom, PTI leaders and supporters including, Aliya Hamza, Amir Dogar, Kanwal Shauzab, and Barrister Gohar continued to chant slogans in support of Imran Khan’s release.
Earlier, The Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt. Gen. Nazeer Butt, has approved the constitution of a special prosecution team to pursue appeals in the Al Qadir Trust Case, according to media reports.
The prosecution team consists of five members, with Sardar Muzaffar leading the team in the case.
The prosecution panel also includes Irfan Ahmed, Sohail Arif, Rafi Maqsood, and Yasir Saleem Rana. The team will represent NAB in appeals filed by the former PTI chairman and his wife, Bushra Bibi.
