Imran Khan seeks relief after SC reinstates NAB laws

Following the Supreme Court's reinstatement of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments, PTI founder Imran Khan has decided to seek relief from ongoing legal cases.

The Supreme Court reinstated the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Bill, allowing the appeals filed by the federal government and others.

A five-member bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the case and delivered a unanimous 5-0 verdict.

Imran Khan has submitted a plea for acquittal in the NAB court concerning the £190 million reference. The hearing took place at Adiala Jail, presided over by Judge Nasir Javed Rana.

Imran's legal team has requested that his acquittal plea be consolidated with a similar plea filed by Bushra Bibi in the same reference.

They argue that since Bushra Bibi's acquittal plea is already on record, Imran's request should be linked to it.

NAB's legal representatives have opposed Imran's plea, arguing that the court's jurisdiction over the reference remains unchanged despite the Supreme Court's decision.

They contend that the defence should have first challenged the court's jurisdiction before seeking acquittal.

They also assert that jurisdiction must be determined before any acquittal can be granted.

The court has issued a notice to NAB regarding Imran's acquittal plea and has adjourned the hearing until Tuesday, September 10.