Toshakhana 2.0 case: IHC issues notice to FIA on Imran Khan's bail plea

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's bail plea in the Toshakhana II case.

Justice Mian Gul Hasan Aurangzeb presided over the case and sought response from the FIA, Express News reported.

The court directed the FIA to submit its reply and adjourned the hearing indefinitely.

Meanwhile, the registrar's office will set the next hearing date.

The case follows a recent decision by the Special Judge Central, who denied Khan’s bail, while the same court previously approved bail for Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana II case.

Last friday, IHC removed objections on PTI founder Imran Khan’s bail plea in the Toshakhana 2.0 case, directing the Registrar’s Office to schedule a hearing for today.

Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb presided over the hearing, during which Khan’s legal representatives, including Ayesha Khalid and Shaheena Shahab, appeared in court.

Justice Aurangzeb questioned Khan’s counsel about pending objections from the Registrar’s Office on the bail application.

Imran Khan’s lawyer Ayesha Khalid clarified that the petition sought bail in the Toshakhana II case, noting that prior rulings on similar cases followed the principle of consistency.

Justice Aurangzeb, citing a previous bail granted to Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, remarked that “Bushra Bibi received bail because she was a woman; similar cases involving men have recently been dismissed.”

During the proceedings, Justice Aurangzeb pointed out an objection related to the date on the power of attorney, which was signed in July, while the case action date was November.

Khan’s senior lawyer, Shah Khawar, responded, explaining that it is routine practice to secure signatures on necessary documents for clients in custody.

Imran Khan’s lawyer, Shaheena Shahab, requested the court issue notices on the bail plea. Justice Aurangzeb assured that legal procedures would be followed.

Currently imprisoned in Adiala Jail, the PTI founder has requested the court to grant him bail until the completion of the trial.