The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a written ruling on a petition filed by Noreen Niazi regarding jail facilities for and meetings with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan, and disposed of the case.
The order states that jail authorities have assured compliance with court orders and prison regulations in providing facilities to Imran Khan. Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir delivered the written order in the matter. A detailed report signed by the Adiala Jail superintendent was also submitted in court.
According to the report, the court order stated, the jail authorities have lifted the previously imposed ban on prison meetings for Imran Khan and other inmates. The ban had initially been enforced by Punjab’s Home Department over security concerns regarding potential terror threats. The authorities informed the court that a meeting between petitioner Noreen Niazi and Imran Khan had been facilitated.
The order also mentioned that jail officials told the court that the former prime minister had appointed a coordinator in light of the court order on meetings in prison. Those wishing to meet Imran Khan could contact the coordinator, the court stated.
According to the jail’s deputy superintendent, all facilities are available to the PTI founder as per jail rules. The jail authorities have assured that Imran Khan would be provided with all the facilities as per court orders and jail rules.
The court further noted that the petitioner’s lawyers are satisfied with the statement of the jail deputy superintendent and DIG. Due to the satisfaction of the petitioner’s lawyers, the petition for provision of jail facilities to Imran Khan is disposed of.
