An anti-terrorism court has dismissed the plea for interim bail submitted by Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the Vice Chairman of PTI and former foreign minister, in connection with two cases registered at Kahna police station in Islamabad. The court had previously reserved its verdict on Qureshi's bail application, and the proceedings were presided over by ATC Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain.
Representing the PTI leader, lawyer Ali Bokhari made an appearance before the court. At the commencement of the hearing, Qureshi's lawyer presented two petitions to the court, requesting a court order for his client's production and his exemption from appearing in court on that particular day. Bokhari informed the court that Qureshi was presently under judicial remand in the cipher case at Adiala Jail and implored the court to extend bail for the PTI vice chairman.
On the opposing side, Prosecutor Raja Naveed contested the requests made by Qureshi's lawyer and urged the court to deny the bail application. After listening to arguments from both parties, the court opted to reserve its verdict on the matter.
This legal development marks a significant moment in Shah Mehmood Qureshi's ongoing legal proceedings, as his request for interim bail has been denied by the anti-terrorism court. The court's decision comes after a series of legal maneuvers and arguments presented by Qureshi's legal team and the prosecutor, highlighting the complexity of the case.
The rejection of interim bail implies that Shah Mehmood Qureshi will remain in custody while the legal proceedings continue, particularly in relation to the cases registered at Kahna police station in Islamabad. The court's decision underscores the importance of the ongoing legal process and the need for a thorough examination of the charges against Qureshi.
As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact Qureshi's legal defense and the broader political landscape, considering his prominent role as the Vice Chairman of PTI and his previous position as the foreign minister of Pakistan. The verdict of the anti-terrorism court adds another layer of complexity to the case and underscores the significance of the legal system in addressing matters related to national security and terrorism