Pakistan, Aug. 20 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned proceedings on sentence suspension appeals filed by Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chatha until September 17. A two-member bench headed by Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan heard the appeals seeking suspension of their sentences. During the hearing, the judges questioned the status of proceedings at the Islamabad High Court and discussed concerns surrounding the scheduling of the cases. The court's remarks highlighted tensions over how the appeals had been handled within the judicial system.

Justice Afghan asked when the Islamabad High Court would resume regular proceedings following its holidays, while the Additional Attorney General said normal work would restart on September 6. The govern...