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Imran Khan and Spouse Ordered to Refrain from Criticizing Army and Judiciary; Media Warned Against Inflammatory Remarks”
An Islamabad accountability court instructed former Prime Minister and his wife, , to abstain from criticizing the establishment and judiciary. The court emphasized the need for decorum, urging both sides to avoid political or inflammatory statements.
Additionally, journalists were cautioned against publishing narratives targeting state institutions, in accordance with PEMRA guidelines. Imran Khan’s courtroom interactions prompted structural adjustments, including heightened partition walls. In another case, the Islamabad High Court observed the government’s adherence to stringent security protocols for confidential documents. Reminiscent of pre-partition practices. During the cipher case hearing, the court learned that documents dated back to 2003, with some originating from the pre-partition era and updated in 1964.
The prosecution highlighted the importance of safeguarding classified cables and witness statements. Questions arose regarding Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s involvement in mishandling cipher documents, prompting further inquiry into the matter. The prosecution was tasked with addressing concerns about non-compliance with document return protocols at the next hearing, scheduled for April 30th.
Imran Khan and Spouse Ordered to Refrain from Criticizing Army and Judiciary
Haseeb Abdullah
