The Supreme Court bench comprised Justice Tariq Masood, Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
The court asked various questions from the prosecution. The court asked whether Imran Khan was informed by the Foreign Office that the cipher is a secret document and it cannot be made public.
The lawyer said that the Foreign Secretary informed the PM verbally however there was no written communication in this regard.
The Supreme Court further from the prosecution lawyers did Imran Khan leaked the contents of the cipher?
did he share contents of the cipher with anybody? The prosecution had no answer. Jusitce Athar Minallah observed that it happens with the politicians always that they are put behind bars, especially before elections.
He said the court will always intervene whenever their is violation of basic rights. The court also observed that the prosecution prima facie has failed to constitute a solid case against the PTI chairman.
According to details Shah Mahmood Qureshi may be released from jail as he is not wanted in any other case or he already got pre arrest bails.
While Imran Khan is still facing some cases including NAB references. These references include Toshakhana and 190 billion pound case. PTI says it will apply for bails in these two references.
The supreme court also directed the ECP to ensure level playing field for everybody. Justice Athar observed prima facie it appears that the PTI is not getting a level playing field.
