Convicted Imran Khan, former premier and PTI founder, laughed at the cipher case sentence announced by the special court judge, who handed him 10-year imprisonment in jail.
As per social media reports, Shah Mahmood Qureshi allegedly protested that his statement was not recorded before the judge announced the 10-year imprisonment.
Must Read: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood sentenced to 10 years in prison in cipher case
PMLN senior leader Rana Sanaullah Khan responding to the verdict against PTI founder Imran Khan termed it appropriate conviction in the cipher case.
Former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the cipher case.
The verdict was pronounced by Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqernain of the Official Secrets Act special court after conducting proceedings in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The judge said the prosecution had enough solid evidence to prove the crime.
Both the accused were present in the courtroom at the time of sentencing, and they refused to sign the statement questionnaire under Section 342 of CrPC. They said they would not sign the questionnaire in the absence of their lawyers.
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