The sons of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Hussain and Hassan Nawaz, are likely to return to the country on March 12 after an Islamabad accountability court suspended the perpetual arrest warrants in the three corruption references connected to the Panama Papers till March 14.&nbsp;

The application for suspension of the arrest warrant was filed by Hussain and Hassan, through their counsel Qazi Misbahul Hassan. The arrest warrants were earlier issued against them in the Avenfield Apartments, Al-Azizia, and Flagship Investment cases.

The decision was announced by Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana in the Avenfield reference on Thursday (Mar 7).

It was stated in the court order that “both the accused are allowed to surrender before the court, failing which the law shall take its own course", as reported by Dawn.

The order issued by the court emphasised that Nawaz Sharif's sons wished to surrender before the court “in good faith” so as to face court proceedings.

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The order said that the court agreed with the submission of the NAB prosecutor that “the purpose of the perpetual warrant of arrest is to procure the attendance of the accused and if the accused intends to surrender himself before the court, he may be given an opportunity to face the trial.”

<h2>Accountability court reserves its verdict&nbsp;</h2>

Representing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar, Usman Masood and Sohail Arif appeared in court on Thursday (Mar 7).&nbsp;

In the court hearing, Barrister Misbah argued that interim bail was given to both Hassan and Hussain, however, still the authorities issued perpetual arrest warrants against them.

He informed the judge that out of five accused in the Avenfield reference, three were sentenced by an accountability court and the Islamabad High Court later acquitted them.

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The lawyer claimed that Hassan and Hussain both wished to come back to Pakistan on March 12 and appear before court and hence, the court should suspend their arrest warrants.

Barrister Misbah said that the arrest warrants were issued with the aim of bringing back the accused persons to the court.&nbsp;

In his argument, NAB prosecutor Arif said that a court appearance is needed to revoke the perpetual arrest warrants. However, he said that the court should give Hassan and Hussain an opportunity to appear in the court.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The sons of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Hussain and Hassan Nawaz, are likely to return to the country on March 12 after an Islamabad accountability court suspended the perpetual arrest warrants in the three corruption references connected to the Panama Papers till March 14.

The sons of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Hussain and Hassan Nawaz, are likely to return to the country on March 12 after an Islamabad accountability court suspended the perpetual arrest warrants in the three corruption references connected to the Panama Papers till March 14. The application for suspension of the arrest warrant was filed by Hussain and Hassan, through their counsel Qazi Misbahul Hassan. The arrest warrants were earlier issued against them in the Avenfield Apartments, Al-Azizia, and Flagship Investment cases. The decision was announced by Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana in the Avenfield reference on Thursday (Mar 7). It was stated in the court order that “both the accused are allowed to surrender before the court, failing which the law shall take its own course", as reported by Dawn. The order issued by the court emphasised that Nawaz Sharif's sons wished to surrender before the court “in good faith” so as to face court proceedings. Also Read: Shehbaz Sharif thanks Indian PM Modi for congratulatory wishes on becoming Pakistan PM The order said that the court agreed with the submission of the NAB prosecutor that “the purpose of the perpetual warrant of arrest is to procure the attendance of the accused and if the accused intends to surrender himself before the court, he may be given an opportunity to face the trial.” Accountability court reserves its verdict Representing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar, Usman Masood and Sohail Arif appeared in court on Thursday (Mar 7). In the court hearing, Barrister Misbah argued that interim bail was given to both Hassan and Hussain, however, still the authorities issued perpetual arrest warrants against them. He informed the judge that out of five accused in the Avenfield reference, three were sentenced by an accountability court and the Islamabad High Court later acquitted them. Watch: Pakistan: Terrorist attack on Adiala central jail thwarted The lawyer claimed that Hassan and Hussain both wished to come back to Pakistan on March 12 and appear before court and hence, the court should suspend their arrest warrants. Barrister Misbah said that the arrest warrants were issued with the aim of bringing back the accused persons to the court. In his argument, NAB prosecutor Arif said that a court appearance is needed to revoke the perpetual arrest warrants. However, he said that the court should give Hassan and Hussain an opportunity to appear in the court. (With inputs from agencies)

Nawaz Sharif's sons to return to Pakistan after suspension of arrest warrants against them till March 14

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.&nbsp;

Kobylash, an army lieutenant general and Sokolov, a navy admiral, were named as the ICC issued a second round of arrest warrants against Russian officials related to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp;

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<h2>Allegations against Russian commanders</h2>

The Hague-based ICC, in a statement, said that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the two were responsible for “missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023”.&nbsp;

It added, “During this timeframe, there was an alleged campaign of strikes against numerous electric power plants and sub-stations, which were carried out by the Russian armed forces in multiple locations in Ukraine.”

The court also noted that these attacks caused civilian harm and damage which was clearly excessive.&nbsp;

However, since Russia does not recognise the ICC it is highly likely that the Russian commanders will ever be deported to face the charges.&nbsp;

In 2022, the ICC also issued an arrest for President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights.

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The two Russian commanders, according to ICC, “are each allegedly responsible for the war crime of directing attacks at civilian objects,” “war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects,” and “crime against humanity of inhumane acts”. &nbsp;

At the time of the alleged crimes, Kobylash, 58, was the commander of the so-called long-range aviation of the Russian air force and Sokolov, 61, was an admiral in the Russian navy who commanded the Black Sea Fleet, according to the ICC.&nbsp;

<h2>Ukraine, rights group&nbsp;welcome arrest warrants</h2>

“Every Russian commander who orders strikes against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure must know that justice will be served,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X welcoming the arrest warrants.&nbsp;

He added, “Every perpetrator of such crimes must know that they will be held accountable.”

The exact details, specific incidents, and possible victims have been kept a secret amid the ongoing investigation, said the ICC.&nbsp;

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“By issuing arrest warrants for Kobylash and Sokolov, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command,” said Erica Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, and policy, in a statement.&nbsp;

She also called on member states to ensure that the Russian commanders are arrested if they choose to leave Russia.&nbsp;

“In addition to ICC fugitives, President Putin and Ms Lvova-Belova, the international community must ensure that Mr Kobylash or Mr Sokolov are immediately arrested and surrendered to the ICC if they leave Russia,” Rosas added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov, on Tuesday (Mar 5) over alleged war crimes that they committed in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Kobylash, an army lieutenant general and Sokolov, a navy admiral, were named as the ICC issued a second round of arrest warrants against Russian officials related to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. WATCH | Ukraine claims sinking yet another Russian warship in the Black Sea Allegations against Russian commanders The Hague-based ICC, in a statement, said that they have reasonable grounds to believe that the two were responsible for “missile strikes carried out by the forces under their command against the Ukrainian electric infrastructure from at least 10 October 2022 until at least 9 March 2023”. It added, “During this timeframe, there was an alleged campaign of strikes against numerous electric power plants and sub-stations, which were carried out by the Russian armed forces in multiple locations in Ukraine.” The court also noted that these attacks caused civilian harm and damage which was clearly excessive. However, since Russia does not recognise the ICC it is highly likely that the Russian commanders will ever be deported to face the charges. In 2022, the ICC also issued an arrest for President Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russia’s presidential commissioner for children’s rights. Also Read | Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian warship near Crimea using sea drones The two Russian commanders, according to ICC, “are each allegedly responsible for the war crime of directing attacks at civilian objects,” “war crime of causing excessive incidental harm to civilians or damage to civilian objects,” and “crime against humanity of inhumane acts”. At the time of the alleged crimes, Kobylash, 58, was the commander of the so-called long-range aviation of the Russian air force and Sokolov, 61, was an admiral in the Russian navy who commanded the Black Sea Fleet, according to the ICC. Ukraine, rights group welcome arrest warrants “Every Russian commander who orders strikes against Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure must know that justice will be served,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a post on X welcoming the arrest warrants. He added, “Every perpetrator of such crimes must know that they will be held accountable.” The exact details, specific incidents, and possible victims have been kept a secret amid the ongoing investigation, said the ICC. Also Read | India asks nationals to relocate to safe areas in Israel after Kerala-based man dies in missile attack “By issuing arrest warrants for Kobylash and Sokolov, the ICC has demonstrated that it will pursue cases to the top of the chain of command,” said Erica Guevara Rosas, Amnesty International’s senior director for research, advocacy, and policy, in a statement. She also called on member states to ensure that the Russian commanders are arrested if they choose to leave Russia. “In addition to ICC fugitives, President Putin and Ms Lvova-Belova, the international community must ensure that Mr Kobylash or Mr Sokolov are immediately arrested and surrendered to the ICC if they leave Russia,” Rosas added. (With inputs from agencies)

ICC issues arrest warrants for top Russian commanders over suspected war crimes in Ukraine

Myanmar's military junta has issued an arrest warrant against 6 celebrities. Film directors, actors and singers who supported calls for people to join the Civil Disobedience Movement. Arrest warrants are issued under anti-incitement law.

Myanmar military issues arrest warrant against 6 celebrities

A Bangladeshi court today issued arrest warrants against 67 BNP leaders and activists, including top aides of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, in a case related to last year&#39;s violent campaign spearheaded by the opposition party in which more than 100 people died. 
 
&quot;The court issued the warrant taking into cognizance a case against them under the (tough) Special Powers Act,&quot; an official of Metropolitan Sessions Judges Court said.&nbsp;Justice Kamrul Hossain Mollah passed the order after accepting the charges pressed against 93 people but issued the warrants against 67 people, including BNP&#39;s vice chairman and former minister Selima Rahman, Zia&#39;s press secretary Maruf Kamal Sohel and her special aide Shimul Biswas.&nbsp; 
 
The court directed the police to submit a report on October 10 on the execution of the warrants.&nbsp;Legal experts, however, said the accused might seek the reversal of the order by a High Court. 
 
Police earlier said that the 67 people were accused of attacking and damaging buses and cars and obstructing police in discharging duties in a particular incident at Mugda area of the capital in February last year.&nbsp;More than 100 people died in arson attacks on vehicles. 
 
The BNP-led four-party alliance boycotted the January 2014 general elections, saying polls with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina&#39;s government in power would not be credible.&nbsp;And the main opposition party outside the Parliament waged a protracted and violent street campaign, coinciding with the first anniversary of the second consecutive term of the incumbent regime. 
 
BNP and its right-wing allies had enforced a nationwide blockade last year. Zia and 50 other leaders and activists of her party were charged earlier in a Dhaka court in two cases over the violence. Police accused her of instigating party activists to torch buses and trigger explosions. 
 
(PTI)

Police said thoe accused attacked buses and cars, and obstructed police, in an incident which killed more than 100 people

A Bangladeshi court today issued arrest warrants against 67 BNP leaders and activists, including top aides of former prime minister Khaleda Zia, in a case related to last year's violent campaign spearheaded by the opposition party in which more than 100 people died. "The court issued the warrant taking into cognizance a case against them under the (tough) Special Powers Act," an official of Metropolitan Sessions Judges Court said. Justice Kamrul Hossain Mollah passed the order after accepting the charges pressed against 93 people but issued the warrants against 67 people, including BNP's vice chairman and former minister Selima Rahman, Zia's press secretary Maruf Kamal Sohel and her special aide Shimul Biswas. The court directed the police to submit a report on October 10 on the execution of the warrants. Legal experts, however, said the accused might seek the reversal of the order by a High Court. Police earlier said that the 67 people were accused of attacking and damaging buses and cars and obstructing police in discharging duties in a particular incident at Mugda area of the capital in February last year. More than 100 people died in arson attacks on vehicles. The BNP-led four-party alliance boycotted the January 2014 general elections, saying polls with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in power would not be credible. And the main opposition party outside the Parliament waged a protracted and violent street campaign, coinciding with the first anniversary of the second consecutive term of the incumbent regime. BNP and its right-wing allies had enforced a nationwide blockade last year. Zia and 50 other leaders and activists of her party were charged earlier in a Dhaka court in two cases over the violence. Police accused her of instigating party activists to torch buses and trigger explosions. (PTI)

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrants for 67 opposition leaders and activists

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