The Islamabad High Court has deferred a decision on a petition from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam seeking permission to meet with imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan for provincial budget consultations. Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro referred the case to the chief justice, citing pending similar petitions before a larger IHC bench. The petitioners challenged objections from the Registrar’s Office regarding the petition’s validity, emphasizing the urgency due to the ongoing budget preparation in KP. Their counsel argued the meeting is crucial for budget formulation and shouldn’t be blocked by administrative issues. The court noted the petition was filed in individual capacities rather than by the provincial government itself. A formal note outlining objections is requested before a final order is issued.