SC restores Imran Khan’s right of defence in Shehbaz's defamation case

SC sets aside order closing Imran’s right to defence in Rs10bn defamation suit by PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, by a majority of two to one, on Thursday set aside its Dec 29, 2022 order endorsing the closure of the right to defence of PTI founder Imran Khan in the Rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In April, the apex court had resumed hearing a review petition filed by PTI founder and former premier against the closure of his right to defence in the Rs10 billion defamation case. Headed by Jus…

Supreme Court restores PTI founder’s right of defence in defamation case

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has reinstated the right of defence of the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, marking a notable development in the legal dispute between the two sides.

SC restores Imran Khan’s right of defence in Shehbaz's defamation case

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday restored the right of defence of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, in a long-running defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a majority verdict that also set aside earlier orders of the lower courts. The case stems from allegations made in 2017, when the PTI founder accused PM Shehbaz of offering money to withdraw the Panama Papers case. In response, the prime ministe…