ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notices regarding a request submitted by Imran Khan’s counsel to stop the trial court from announcing its final verdict in the Toshakhana II case.

IHC Toshakhana case A single bench, led by Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas, heard the acquittal petitions filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

During the hearing, Salman Safdar, counsel for the PTI founder, argued that the trial court should be restrained from delivering its judgment until the IHC decides on the pending petitions. The court responded that it would review the matter before making any decision.

Presenting his arguments, Safdar noted that multiple Toshakhana cases had been filed earlier and that the Toshakhana II trial is now in its concluding phase. He further added that after Imran Khan’s conviction in the Toshakhana I case, the High Court’s division bench suspended the sentence.

The bench inquired about the specific charges against the petitioner, to which Safdar replied that Imran Khan is accused of receiving gifts, including a jewellery set, from the Toshakhana and failing to disclose them as required by law.

The court has issued notices and will review the responses before making any ruling on the plea.