The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has fixed August 7 for hearing a petition seeking the release of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, keeping the high-profile legal matter in the national spotlight.

The petition was filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who has asked the court to order Khan’s release, arguing that his continued detention violates constitutional and legal principles. The case will be heard by a constitutional bench as the PTI continues its legal efforts to secure its founder’s freedom.

According to the petition, Khan’s imprisonment has affected the democratic process and the rights of his party and supporters. The filing urges the court to examine the legality of his detention and issue appropriate directions for his release.

Imran Khan remains incarcerated in connection with multiple cases filed against him, while PTI leaders continue to challenge the proceedings through various courts. The party has consistently maintained that the cases are politically motivated, a claim rejected by the government, which insists that all legal matters are being handled independently by the judiciary.

The upcoming hearing is expected to attract significant political and legal attention, as it could influence the direction of ongoing litigation involving the former prime minister and further shape Pakistan’s evolving political landscape.