Pakistan ( the cow news digital ) Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, has raised serious questions about the legal interpretation of ownership in the controversial Al-Qadir Trust Case. Speaking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court, he said that historically it has never happened that a trustee is asked to assume ownership of trust property.
Addressing journalists after a scheduled court hearing, Barrister Gohar stated that appeals and bail petitions related to the Al-Qadir case involving Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were expected to be heard in the court of the Chief Justice. However, he expressed concern over delays in the proceedings.
According to Gohar, the case revolves around the concept of trusteeship, and he argued that the accusations being made in the matter contradict established legal principles. “In history, it has never happened that someone tells a trustee to take ownership,” he said, questioning the legal basis of the allegations against the PTI founder and his spouse.
The PTI chairman emphasized that trustees are responsible for managing assets on behalf of a trust rather than personally owning them. He asked what benefit the PTI founder or his wife allegedly obtained from the arrangement, asserting that no personal gain had been established through credible evidence.
Barrister Gohar also criticized the pace of judicial proceedings, noting that the case had not been listed for hearing for an extended period. “Instead of the expected 35 days, nearly a year has passed, yet the matter has not been resolved,” he said. He argued that under normal circumstances, the PTI founder should have already been granted bail in the case.
The Al-Qadir Trust case remains one of the most closely watched legal matters in Pakistan’s political landscape. It has drawn widespread public attention due to its connection with the former prime minister and the broader political tensions surrounding the country’s legal and governance systems.
Legal experts say the case could have significant implications for Pakistan’s political environment, particularly as courts continue to hear appeals and review evidence presented by both sides.
Barrister Gohar concluded by reiterating PTI’s stance that the legal process should move forward transparently and without unnecessary delays so that justice can be delivered in accordance with the law.
