Imran Khan's Counsel Seeks Adjournment in Al Qadir Trust Case

The counsel for former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi has requested an adjournment for the May 7 hearing in the £190 million Al Qadir Trust case. The lawyer stated he was not authorized to argue the main appeals.

6 May, 11:57 — 6 May, 16:52

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it pertains to a high-profile corruption case against a former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. The legal proceedings and their outcomes have considerable implications for Pakistan's political landscape and the rule of law.

Key entitiesImran Khan Bushra Bibi Adiala jail Al Qadir Trust case

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What sources agree on

Imran Khan's counsel requested an adjournment for the May 7 hearing in the Al Qadir Trust case
The counsel cited difficulties in obtaining instructions from clients due to lack of access at Adiala jail
The case is also known as the "£190 million corruption case"

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Imran Khan's counsel sought an adjournment for the May 7 hearing.

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The counsel cited difficulties in securing proper instructions from clients due to lack of access at Adiala jail.

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The counsel stated they were not authorized to argue the main appeals in the £190 million case.

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The specific reason for the counsel not being authorized to argue the main appeals

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The coverage is largely factual and reports on a legal development without significant political framing, maintaining a neutral stance across outlets.

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DawnMostly Factual20d ago

Counsel for Imran, Bushra seeks adjournment of May 7 hearing, says he is not authorised to argue main appeals in £190m case

ISLAMABAD: A day before the scheduled hearing in the £190 million corruption case, counsel for former prime minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi on Wednesday said they were not authorised to argue the main appeals against conviction and sought an adjournment of the May 7 hearing. In an application filed before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Barrister Salman Safdar, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and Sarmad Muneeb said their engagement was limited to arguing applications fo...

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express-tribuneMostly Factual20d ago

Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal

Cites lack of access to client for instructions

By Our Correspondent

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First report: Dawn · 6 May, 11:57|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h

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Dawn6 May, 11:57First to report

Counsel for Imran, Bushra seeks adjournment of May 7 hearing, says he is not authorised to argue main appeals in £190m case

4h later

hindustan-times6 May, 15:46

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's counsel seeks adjournment in Al Qadir case

1h later

express-tribune6 May, 16:52Latest update

Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal

Story evolution

Initial ReportMay 6 morning

Express-Tribune first reported the counsel's request for adjournment, citing access issues at Adiala jail.

Expanded DetailsMay 6 late morning

Dawn provided additional detail, noting the counsel's lack of authorization to argue main appeals.

International CoverageMay 6 afternoon

Hindustan Times covered the development, focusing on the former PM's counsel seeking adjournment.

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Imran Khan's Counsel Seeks Adjournment in Al Qadir Trust Case

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Counsel for Imran, Bushra seeks adjournment of May 7 hearing, says he is not authorised to argue main appeals in £190m case

Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal

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Counsel for Imran, Bushra seeks adjournment of May 7 hearing, says he is not authorised to argue main appeals in £190m case

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's counsel seeks adjournment in Al Qadir case

Imran's counsel seeks delay in £190m appeal

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