ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent for failing to appear before the court despite orders.
A division bench, comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir, heard a series of petitions requesting better facilities for PTI Chairman Imran Khan, currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail.
Government law officers failed to attend the hearing when it began, though they arrived later. Justice Aurangzeb expressed dissatisfaction, suggesting that the law officers seemed more interested in celebrating the bail granted to PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif than fulfilling their duties to assist the court.
The bench was informed that the jail superintendent was also absent. Consequently, the court issued a show-cause notice and adjourned hearing.
Later, legal representatives for Mr Khan met him in jail.
In a separate development, the Special Court (Official Secrets Act) also issued a notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent on a petition requesting the provision of an exercise bike for Mr Khan.
The PTI chief had requested equipment for his workout in jail, including an exercise bike.
Published in Dawn, October 20th, 2023
Source: dawn.com
