Imran Khan’s judicial remand in cipher case extended till Sept 13

The order was pronounced by a special court in Pakistan which was hearing the case related to the alleged disclosure of state secrets.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan gives a press conference at his home, in Lahore, Pakistan, May 18, 2023. (AP)

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (AP, file)

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will remain in judicial custody till September 13 in connection with the cipher case, reported the news agency Press Trust of India on Wednesday.

The order was pronounced by Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who arrived at Attock jail in Punjab to conduct the hearing, following approval by the Law Ministry amid security concerns expressed by the Interior Ministry.

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Authorities decided on Tuesday to hold the hearing of the case inside the Attock district jail where Khan has been kept since August 5 after his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case.

Khan’s sentence was suspended by a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, but he was not allowed to walk free, as the judge hearing the cipher case ordered to keep him in prison and produce him for hearing.

According to Geo News report, Judge Zulqernain extended judicial remand till September 13, meaning that Khan will remain in jail.

(With inputs from PTI)