Pakistan
Imran Khan handed over to NAB on eight-day physical remand in Al-Qadir Trust Case
The legal team of the PTI chairman opposes the NAB’s plea for the physical remand and asked the court to set him free.
Islamabad: An accountability court on Wednesday allowed eight day physical remand of former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in Al-Qadir Trust case.
The court announced the verdict reserved earlier after hearing arguments of both sides in the subject matter.
During the proceedings, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials made a plea of 14-day physical remand of Imran Khan but the judge rejected the request and granted approval for an 8-day physical remand instead.
In connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, the hearing against Imran Khan was held at the New Guest House Police Lines.
Advocate Ali Bukhari, Khawaja Haris, and Barrister Gohar represented Imran Khan in the case.
During the hearing, the NAB prosecutor chose to take the position that further investigation is required by the NAB, for which Imran Khan should be given a 14-day physical remand.
After the NAB prosecutor's request for a hearing, the court adjourned, and Imran Khan told the court that he wanted to consult with his lawyers. During the adjournment, the former prime minister consulted with his lawyers.
After the adjournment, the hearing resumed, Deputy Chairman NAB Muzaffar Abbasi, Special Prosecutor Rafaqat Hussain, and Investigation Officer Mian Omar Nadeem appeared. The Deputy Chairman NAB told the court that Imran Khan was shown the warrant at the time of his arrest.
In response, Imran Khan said that he was shown the warrant after he arrived at the NAB office. The Deputy Chairman NAB told the court that all necessary documents would be provided to Imran Khan's lawyers.
During the hearing, Khawaja Haris said that the way Imran Khan was arrested was legally incorrect. The Deputy Chairman NAB said that they are dealing with a corruption case here. The money was seized by the British National Crime Agency and returned to the Pakistani government. The stolen money was adjusted with a business tycoon through dishonesty.