During the Supreme Court hearing, Mustafa Ramday, representing PM Shahbaz Sharif, highlighted that Imran Khan's legal team had delayed proceedings by requesting 75 adjournments before finally submitting a written response. The defamation case, initiated in July 2017, accuses Khan of making baseless allegations against the Prime Minister, claiming he offered PKR 10 billion to withdraw a legal case. The court's decision to defer the case further prolongs the legal battle, which has already seen significant delays.
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Imran Khan's Lawyer Seeks Adjournments in Defamation Case
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On April 8, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed that Imran Khan's counsel had sought 75 adjournments in a PKR 10 billion defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The prolonged nature of the case raises concerns about judicial efficiency and accountability.
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