Acquittal of Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Cipher Case
The Islamabad High Court provided a major relief on Monday by acquitting PTI founder Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. This decision came after their appeals against their convictions were accepted by the court. Despite the acquittal, they are not expected to be released from prison due to other legal issues they are facing.
The cipher case revolves around a diplomatic document that allegedly threatened to topple Imran Khan’s government. The special court had initially sentenced both Imran and Qureshi to 10 years in jail each under the Official Secrets Act. However, legal proceedings have seen multiple twists, including the declaration of the trial as illegal by the IHC in response to government notifications.
The case has witnessed intense legal battles and contradictions in witness statements, creating a complex web of events. Stay tuned for more updates on this high-profile case.