ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed Adiala Jail authorities to seek and submit former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s signed power of attorney to the court.

Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas heard a contempt of court case over the failure to provide a power of attorney and the refusal to meet with Imran Khan. Lawyer Shoaib Shaheen appeared in person, and an Adiala Jail official also attended the session.

During the proceedings, Shoaib Shaheen contended that there were over 200 ongoing cases and that without a signed power of attorney, they could not advance with legal actions. When questioned, the Adiala Jail spokesman said that no such records were in their possession.

Shaheen informed the court that the prison administrator had earlier called him, suggesting that they could now handle the paperwork. However, despite several visits and follow-ups, the signed documents were never returned.

Justice Minhas ordered the lawyer to resubmit the documents and instructed the jail officials to return them by the following day. The court also directed Adiala Jail officials to produce a report on the incident.

The hearing was continued till tomorrow (Wednesday).

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