Pakistan

Court reserves verdict on sentence suspension in Iddat case

Islamabad: In iddat case, the district and sessions court has reserved its verdict on the pleas filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, seeking suspension of their sentence. The decision is set to be announced on June 27 at 3pm.

Earlier this month, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the district court to decide on the suspension pleas within 10 days and gave a one-month timeline for the petition against their conviction. The directives followed multiple petitions filed by the couple, seeking a prompt decision from the court.

Bushra Bibi had separately filed a plea in the sessions court seeking suspension of her sentence. The court hearing on the annulment of their conviction has been adjourned till July 2.

Read More: Federal cabinet endorses operation Azm-e-Istehkam

In January, Khawar Maneka, Bushra’s ex-husband, challenged the validity of their marriage, arguing it was conducted during her iddat period. Subsequently, a trial court sentenced the couple to seven years in prison and imposed fines on them.

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi have filed appeals challenging their conviction and seeking suspension of their sentences, with the case recently transferred to the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majuka.

 

Web Desk

Recent Posts

From Riyadh to Jakarta: Menassah intensifies efforts to promote Emirati and Arab literature

SHARJAH: Menassah Distribution Company continues its strategic efforts to support Emirati and Arab authors as…

6 hours ago

Physiotherapy plays key role in enhancing quality of life

DUBAI: Physiotherapy plays a key role in promoting health, preventing injury, and enhancing the quality…

6 hours ago

Pakistan, Iraq agree to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation

NEW YORK: Pakistan and Iraq on Friday agreed to further deepen and broaden the scope…

6 hours ago

Prudent policies of govt resulted in stability of economy, decrease in inflation: Tarar

NEW YORK: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar has said…

1 day ago

AMA Renault expands its model lineup with new Renault Arkana

ABU DHABI: Al Masaood Automobiles (AMA), the authorised distributor of Renault in Abu Dhabi, Al…

1 day ago

CIPS MENA leads the charge in AI-driven procurement transformation

DUBAI: The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) MENA continues to shape the future…

2 days ago