Imran Khan’s lawyers allowed to proceed to Adiala Jail for meeting

Lawyers Barrister Salman Safdar and Sardar Latif Khosa were allowed to proceed towards Adiala Jail from the Dahgal checkpoint to meet Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, following an IHC order.

The permission came a day after an IHC division bench directed authorities to arrange a one-hour meeting between Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and their lawyers within two days. 

The lawyers had sought access to their clients to discuss the ongoing appeals, arguing that they needed instructions before proceeding with arguments.

Speaking briefly to reporters at the checkpoint, Safdar said the consultation would focus exclusively on Imran's legal cases and that politics would not be discussed.

“We have a meeting today. Khosa sahib and I are going,” he said, adding that Salman Akram Raja would remain at the checkpoint.

Khosa also confirmed that the meeting had been scheduled, saying he had arrived with his younger brother.

The IHC's order followed complaints by the defence about prolonged restrictions on access to the jailed couple. 

During Tuesday's hearing, Safdar told the court that he had met Imran after seven months and Bushra Bibi after 11 months. He also raised concerns about their health and requested further medical attention for both. 

The appeals were adjourned for 10 days, with the court also directing that the relevant case documents be prepared for the proceedings.