A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Thursday reserved its verdict on the pleas filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi regarding the un-Islamic nikah case.
Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, who presided over the hearing, reserved the verdict and then adjourned the court session. The court’s decision is scheduled to be announced on May 29.
Case Background
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife, Bushra Bibi, are involved in a legal case regarding the legitimacy of their nikah (Islamic marriage contract). The case claims that their nikah may not have been conducted according to Islamic principles.
Court Proceedings
The district and sessions court in Islamabad, presided over by Judge Shahrukh Arjumand, heard the pleas from both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. After reviewing the arguments, Judge Arjumand reserved the verdict and adjourned the session. The final decision is set to be announced on May 29.