ISLAMABAD: The Isla­mabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday observed that a mechanism for jail visits had already been established as it heard a petition by members of the National Dialogue Committee (NDC) seeking permission to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan.

Justice Umair Majeed Malik made the observation while hearing the petition, noting that any future requests for jail visits would be dealt with under the existing mechanism and the necessary orders issued accordingly.

The hearing also covered objections raised by the Registrar’s Office. Advocate Faisal Chaudhry appeared before the court.

During the proceedings, Justice Malik poin­ted out that the Registrar’s Office had raised an objection, noting that a mechanism for jail visits had already been established. The judge also questioned the legal basis for the petitioners’ claim to a right to such a meeting.

Advocate Faisal Chau­dhry assured the court that the petitioners would stri­ctly adhere to the standard operating procedures or mechanism established by the court and that no media statements would be made following the jail visit.

Justice Malik reiterat­ed that the existing order pro­­vided for future requ­ests of this nature to be heard and orders issued accordingly.

The petitioners inclu­ded former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, ex-Sindh governor Imran Ismail, Mahmood Baqi Molvi and Barrister Muhammad Ali Khan Saif.

Published in Dawn, November 6th, 2026