The court emphasised the adverse effects of disclosing cypher information, supported by statements from witnesses and technical experts. The judgment notes the accused's "deliberate actions", including unauthorised retention of cypher, negligent handling of telegrams, and the benefit to foreign powers. Imran, Qureshi sentencedA special court established under the Official Secrets Act awarded the former prime minister and former foreign minister 10 years imprisonment in the high-profile cypher case. Before sentencing Imran, the judge asked the former premier one last time where the cypher was. After Imran and Qureshi recorded their statements under Section 342, the court announced its verdict.

Source: The Express Tribune February 01, 2024 15:25 UTC