The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has acquitted former President Dr Arif Alvi, stating that no cases have been registered against him.
A two-member constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC), headed by Justice KK Agha, heard a petition seeking details of the cases against Dr Arif Alvi.
The Deputy Attorney General submitted a report stating that no cases had been filed against the former president in the FIA.
The Deputy Attorney General requested more time to provide details of the cases registered against the former president in the province.
The court asked why it was taking so long to get details of the cases. The government lawyer explained that it was necessary to collect details from various departments.
Justice Adnan ul Kareem Memon commented that if IG Sindh is not responsible for providing details of cases, who is? Is the FIR being hidden? The government lawyer submitted that the FIR is registered in Mianwali and the protective bond was obtained here.
Justice Adnan ul Kareem Memon further noted that the petitioner is concerned that cases are also being registered here. Justice KK Agha commented that this was the reason for requesting the file.
The court extended the order suspending the arrest of the former president and granted more time to provide details of the cases in the province, adjourning the hearing until January 13. The court has barred the arrest of the former president in any new cases.
Last week, the SHC Constitutional Bench prevented authorities from arresting former President Arif Alvi.
The SHC court also issued notices to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), police and other relevant agencies on the details of the cases filed against former president Arif Alvi.
The court heard petitions related to the details of the cases filed against Alvi. The court has restricted any action against the former president, stating that no action should be taken against him without judicial approval. If there is any secret case against you, the matter must be brought to court.
The petitioner’s counsel stated that they had been granted bail in three cases but were not aware of any more cases. The court issued notices to the FIA, police and other agencies. The court ordered that full details of the cases and investigations be provided.
Imran Khan summons PTI negotiation committee to Adiala jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding president Imran Khan has summoned all seven members of his negotiation committee to meet him at Adiala Jail.
The committee includes key figures such as opposition leader Omar Ayub, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Asad Qaiser, Hamid Khan, lawyer Salman Akram Raja, Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Hamid Raza Khan.
PTI lawyer Faisal Chaudhry submitted a formal request to the Adiala jail authorities for the meeting.
The committee members are expected to meet Imran Khan later today, besides his family members.
The move comes amid rising political tensions in Pakistan, with Imran Khan issuing an ultimatum to the government, demanding compliance with his two main demands by Sunday. If this is not achieved, Imran Khan has threatened to start a civil disobedience movement.
After a visit to the jail yesterday, Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan revealed that the former prime minister has repeated his call for judicial investigations into the events of May 9 and November 26, as well as the release immediate action of innocent PTI workers arrested during protests.
