Imran Khan Seeks Release on Humanitarian Grounds

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has sought his release from solitary confinement on humanitarian grounds. This request comes as the Islamabad High Court hears appeals related to a £190 million graft reference against him.

30 Apr, 09:10 — 30 Apr, 09:10

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Lawyer seeks Imran's release on humanitarian grounds as IHC hears appeals in £190m graft reference

ISLAMABAD: Counsel for former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday urged the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to consider his client’s release on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, citing prolonged solitary confinement and an eye infection. Defence counsel Salman Safdar’s request came as the IHC took up appeals filed by Imran and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, against their conviction in the £190 million corruption reference. During the hearing, Safdar requested the court to suspend the sentence, a...

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Lawyer seeks Imran's release on humanitarian grounds as IHC hears appeals in £190m graft reference

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Imran Khan Seeks Release on Humanitarian Grounds

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Lawyer seeks Imran's release on humanitarian grounds as IHC hears appeals in £190m graft reference

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan seeks release on humanitarian grounds, cites solitary confinement

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