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IHC Orders Jail Meeting for Imran Khan With Lawyer in £190 Million Al‑Qadir Appeal

The order sets up a fast start to appeal hearings with a target of decisions within seven days once arguments open.

Overview

  • The Islamabad High Court, which ruled Tuesday, directed Adiala Jail to host a lawyer‑client meeting at 2 pm Wednesday to let Barrister Salman Safdar confer with Imran Khan.
  • A two‑judge bench led by Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar adjourned the appeals to Thursday and said it may hear them two days a week with a goal of deciding within seven days after arguments begin.
  • Safdar told the court Khan had not had meaningful access to his legal team since December 20, 2025, and the judges granted his miscellaneous plea to restore in‑person consultation.
  • The court earlier appointed Safdar as a friend of the court, and filings noted Khan’s significant right‑eye vision loss, prompting an order for a medical board review.
  • The £190 million Al‑Qadir Trust case alleges improper handling of UK‑seized funds and a land donation tied to tycoon Malik Riaz, while Khan and Bushra Bibi deny wrongdoing and press appeals against their convictions.