Supreme Court orders Adiala Jail to submit full record of Imran Khan meetings

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered Adiala Jail administration to submit a full record of all meetings held with former prime minister Imran Khan within three weeks.

A three-member bench led by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar heard the case involving the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder's prison meetings, part of ongoing scrutiny over jail access restrictions.

What did the Supreme Court order in the Imran Khan Adiala Jail case?

The Supreme Court directed Adiala Jail officials to prepare a detailed report covering every meeting with Imran Khan, including how many meetings occurred, their exact dates, and the identities of all visitors. The bench ordered the record to be submitted within three weeks, with proceedings adjourned until the report is received.

Why did the court question Imran Khan's media talk outside jail?

During the hearing, the bench asked why an undertaking reportedly given before the Islamabad High Court, stating that no media interaction would occur, was not honored. Justice Mazhar's court questioned why a media talk was held outside Adiala Jail despite this assurance. The exchange formed part of the broader inquiry into meeting protocols at the facility.

What objections were raised in the Adiala Jail meetings case?

The Additional Advocate General of Punjab separately objected to the maintainability of the petitions before the court. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja countered that an earlier Islamabad High Court ruling on the matter had not been unanimous. Both arguments were noted as the bench proceeded with its directives.