Judge Zulqarnain granted leave, replacement appointed in cipher case

In a significant development, Judge Abual Hasnat Mohammad Zulqarnain, who had previously convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case, has been granted a 20-day leave as per an official notification. This case pertains to violations of the Official Secrets Act.

Following the leave granted to Judge Zulqarnain, the federal government has appointed another judge to the Special Court (Official Secrets Act) responsible for prosecuting the former premier and foreign minister in the cipher case. This move ensures the continuity of legal proceedings and upholds the integrity of the judicial process.

The temporary absence of Judge Zulqarnain and the subsequent appointment of a replacement underscore the commitment to fair and efficient legal proceedings in the cipher case involving Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi. The judiciary's adherence to due process remains paramount in ensuring justice is served.