Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was granted pre-arrest bail by the Islamabad high court in the case where he threatened a female judge during a public rally.

Judge Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani granted interim pre-arrest bail to Khan until October 7 against a surety bond of Rs 10,000. He has been directed to appear before the relevant court.

Earlier, Khan’s attorney Babar Awan had filed a pre-arrest bail petition in the high court on his behalf in the contempt of court case.

The plea was submitted a day after an arrest warrant was issued against Khan&nbsp;by a magistrate at Islamabad’s Margalla Police Station in the case.

Imran was booked in a terrorism case on the complaint of Islamabad Saddar Magistrate Ali Javed for threatening the judge.

Khan is accused of making comments against Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry.

During a rally in Islamabad’s F-9 park, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman had threatened that he would "not spare" Islamabad's inspector-general, deputy inspector general, and female magistrate, vowing to bring them to justice for allegedly torturing PTI leader Shahbaz Gill.

"We will not spare the IG and DIG," he said while addressing the rally.

The former premier also called out Additional District and Sessions Judge Chaudhry who had approved Gill's two-day physical remand at the request of the capital police.

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Following the news of his arrest warrant, hundreds of PTI workers assembled at Imran’s Bani Gala residence on Sunday to warn the government against arresting their leader.

Meanwhile, the Islamabad police denied sending a team to arrest the former prime minister.

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The police said that rumours were being spread of a 300-member force being sent to Bani Gala.

“There is no truth in this news and it is baseless,” the Islamabad police said. It requested citizens to not “listen to propaganda”, said an Express Tribune report.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was granted pre-arrest bail by the Islamabad high court in the case where he threatened a female judge during a public rally.

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was granted pre-arrest bail by the Islamabad high court in the case where he threatened a female judge during a public rally. Judge Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani granted interim pre-arrest bail to Khan until October 7 against a surety bond of Rs 10,000. He has been directed to appear before the relevant court. Earlier, Khan’s attorney Babar Awan had filed a pre-arrest bail petition in the high court on his behalf in the contempt of court case. The plea was submitted a day after an arrest warrant was issued against Khan by a magistrate at Islamabad’s Margalla Police Station in the case. Imran was booked in a terrorism case on the complaint of Islamabad Saddar Magistrate Ali Javed for threatening the judge. Khan is accused of making comments against Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry. During a rally in Islamabad’s F-9 park, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman had threatened that he would "not spare" Islamabad's inspector-general, deputy inspector general, and female magistrate, vowing to bring them to justice for allegedly torturing PTI leader Shahbaz Gill. "We will not spare the IG and DIG," he said while addressing the rally. The former premier also called out Additional District and Sessions Judge Chaudhry who had approved Gill's two-day physical remand at the request of the capital police. Also read | Arrest warrant issued against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan for remarks on female judge Following the news of his arrest warrant, hundreds of PTI workers assembled at Imran’s Bani Gala residence on Sunday to warn the government against arresting their leader. Meanwhile, the Islamabad police denied sending a team to arrest the former prime minister. Also read | Pakistan's ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam acquitted in corruption case The police said that rumours were being spread of a 300-member force being sent to Bani Gala. “There is no truth in this news and it is baseless,” the Islamabad police said. It requested citizens to not “listen to propaganda”, said an Express Tribune report. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan granted pre-arrest bail in female judge threat case

A court in Islamabad on Monday set aside the terrorism charges against former prime minister (PM) Imran Khan for allegedly threatening a female judge and senior police officers at a rally.

A two-member bench headed by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah had reserved the verdict on PTI's plea earlier in the day.

In the same FIR, on other clauses, the relevant authorities will decide but the matter of terrorism has been set aside, the high court said in the order.

The cricketer-turned-politician was booked under sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ACT) for making threatening remarks against an additional sessions judge and senior officials of the Islamabad Police at a rally.

Khan's lawyer contended the charge, saying that there are some basic factors required to warrant terrorism charges and that these factors were absent in the case.

"A terror case can be lodged for creating an atmosphere of fear and terror, not on the possibility of creation of such an atmosphere," he said in the court.

He argued that Khan was speaking about taking legal action and lodging a case against an IG and DIG. He claimed that a "mastermind" was responsible for this complaint against Khan.

His party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had moved the court seeking transit bail for Khan, but the top court directed the former PM to approach an anti-terrorism court (ATC) since he was booked under terrorism charges.

The complaint that was filed against Khan states that he threatened Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry and police officers during a rally at Fatima Jinnah Park in Islamabad.

The FIR further states that Khan’s main aim was to prevent the police officers and judiciary from carrying out their legal obligations.

The FIR was registered following the complaint of Magistrate Ali Javed at Islamabad's Margalla Police Station under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

According to local reports, at the rally Khan warned that he would “not spare” Islamabad's inspector-general, deputy inspector general, and the female magistrate.

“We will not spare the IG and DIG,” he said while addressing the gathering.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A court in Islamabad on Monday set aside the terrorism charges against former prime minister (PM) Imran Khan for allegedly threatening a female judge and senior police officers at a rally.

A court in Islamabad on Monday set aside the terrorism charges against former prime minister (PM) Imran Khan for allegedly threatening a female judge and senior police officers at a rally. A two-member bench headed by Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah had reserved the verdict on PTI's plea earlier in the day. In the same FIR, on other clauses, the relevant authorities will decide but the matter of terrorism has been set aside, the high court said in the order. The cricketer-turned-politician was booked under sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ACT) for making threatening remarks against an additional sessions judge and senior officials of the Islamabad Police at a rally. Khan's lawyer contended the charge, saying that there are some basic factors required to warrant terrorism charges and that these factors were absent in the case. "A terror case can be lodged for creating an atmosphere of fear and terror, not on the possibility of creation of such an atmosphere," he said in the court. He argued that Khan was speaking about taking legal action and lodging a case against an IG and DIG. He claimed that a "mastermind" was responsible for this complaint against Khan. His party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), had moved the court seeking transit bail for Khan, but the top court directed the former PM to approach an anti-terrorism court (ATC) since he was booked under terrorism charges. The complaint that was filed against Khan states that he threatened Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry and police officers during a rally at Fatima Jinnah Park in Islamabad. The FIR further states that Khan’s main aim was to prevent the police officers and judiciary from carrying out their legal obligations. The FIR was registered following the complaint of Magistrate Ali Javed at Islamabad's Margalla Police Station under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. According to local reports, at the rally Khan warned that he would “not spare” Islamabad's inspector-general, deputy inspector general, and the female magistrate. “We will not spare the IG and DIG,” he said while addressing the gathering. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Islamabad court drops terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled on Tuesday that the issuance of 8068 acres of land to the Pakistan Army in Islamabad's National Park region was illegal.&nbsp;

The court has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to close the picturesque Monal restaurant.

It further requested that the Ministry of Defence ensure that the rent money be placed in the exchequer.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered civic officials to shut the large naval golf course located in the Margalla Hills National Park area, and ordered its demolition within four weeks unless an environmentally suitable use can be found for it, according to Dawn.&nbsp; 
 
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The court rejected the military's claim over the national park land and referring to the navy's golf course, known as Margalla Greens Golf Club, the court said, "Pakistan Navy has encroached upon state land, including the notified area of the national park by illegally establishing a golf course outside the allocated Sector E-8. Construction on the encroached land and establishing a golf course was and continues to be illegal, without lawful authority and jurisdiction." 
 
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"The defence secretary should inquire about the encroachments of the navy golf course [and] take action against those responsible," IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah said.

The IHC directed the defence secretary to ensure that the courts' directives were followed and that the three wings of the armed forces did not engage in any illegal construction.

"The defence secretary and chief commissioner should ensure that no complaints come to the court now," Justice Minallah said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled on Tuesday that the issuance of 8068 acres of land to the Pakistan Army in Islamabad's National Park region was illegal. The court has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to close the picturesque Monal restaurant.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled on Tuesday that the issuance of 8068 acres of land to the Pakistan Army in Islamabad's National Park region was illegal. The court has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to close the picturesque Monal restaurant. It further requested that the Ministry of Defence ensure that the rent money be placed in the exchequer. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered civic officials to shut the large naval golf course located in the Margalla Hills National Park area, and ordered its demolition within four weeks unless an environmentally suitable use can be found for it, according to Dawn. Also read | India Army vs Pakistan Army: How two military forces stack up against each other The court rejected the military's claim over the national park land and referring to the navy's golf course, known as Margalla Greens Golf Club, the court said, "Pakistan Navy has encroached upon state land, including the notified area of the national park by illegally establishing a golf course outside the allocated Sector E-8. Construction on the encroached land and establishing a golf course was and continues to be illegal, without lawful authority and jurisdiction." Watch | Pakistan PM Imran Khan surrenders to will of army, approves new spymaster "The defence secretary should inquire about the encroachments of the navy golf course [and] take action against those responsible," IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah said. The IHC directed the defence secretary to ensure that the courts' directives were followed and that the three wings of the armed forces did not engage in any illegal construction. "The defence secretary and chief commissioner should ensure that no complaints come to the court now," Justice Minallah said. (With inputs from agencies)

Islamabad High Court rejects Pakistan Army's illegal claim on 8,068 acres of land

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has raised questions over the new social media rules imposed by the Pakistan government, the media reported on Saturday.

The court on Friday heard a petition filed by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) against the recently approved regulations titled 'Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020', The Express Tribune reported.

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The PBC contended that the rules violated rights guaranteed by the Constitution.

IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah expressed his displeasure, saying that if the new rules discouraged criticism, it would "discourage accountability".

"Criticism is very important for democracy," he said, adding that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) should encourage it instead.

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The IHC later issued directions to the PTA to take into account the objections raised by PBC and satisfy the court at the next hearing on December 18.

The government approved the social media rules last month despite criticism from human rights activists and organisations.

One of the new rules requires a social media company` to remove, suspend or disable access to any online content within 24 hours, and in emergency situations, within six hours, after being intimated by the authority.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has raised questions over the new social media rules imposed by the Pakistan government, the media reported on Saturday. The court on Friday heard a petition filed by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) against the recently approved regulations titled 'Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020', The Express Tribune reported.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has raised questions over the new social media rules imposed by the Pakistan government, the media reported on Saturday. The court on Friday heard a petition filed by the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) against the recently approved regulations titled 'Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020', The Express Tribune reported. Also read| Pakistan: Woman fakes death to claim insurance worth $1.5 million The PBC contended that the rules violated rights guaranteed by the Constitution. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah expressed his displeasure, saying that if the new rules discouraged criticism, it would "discourage accountability". "Criticism is very important for democracy," he said, adding that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) should encourage it instead. Also read | Major embarrassment for Pakistan at UN: Over 100 countries decline to extend support to resolution backed by it The IHC later issued directions to the PTA to take into account the objections raised by PBC and satisfy the court at the next hearing on December 18. The government approved the social media rules last month despite criticism from human rights activists and organisations. One of the new rules requires a social media company` to remove, suspend or disable access to any online content within 24 hours, and in emergency situations, within six hours, after being intimated by the authority.

Islamabad HC questions government's new social media rules

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will on Monday hear a plea seeking a ban on airing speeches of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on television channels.

The plea was filed by a citizen, Amir Aziz, who has made the Sharif brothers, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Chairman and others, respondents.

In the petition, Aziz said that the convicted former premier during his recent speeches, especially the one delivered via video link during the all parties conference on September 20, had maligned the state institutions and a "convict`s speech cannot be allowed to be broadcast on media".

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The petitioner stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo was also a convicted criminal and he cannot speak to the media.

Aziz pleaded the court to oblige PEMRA that Sharif`s next speech should not be aired on any TV channel.

On September 22, PEMRA banned broadcast and rebroadcast of any speech, interview or public address of absconders or proclaimed offenders.

The decision came at a time when the former Prime Minister, who left for London late last year after securing bail for medical treatmen, has been targeting the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government as well as many state institutions, including the judiciary and the military.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will on Monday hear a plea seeking a ban on airing speeches of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on television channels.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will on Monday hear a plea seeking a ban on airing speeches of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on television channels. The plea was filed by a citizen, Amir Aziz, who has made the Sharif brothers, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Chairman and others, respondents. In the petition, Aziz said that the convicted former premier during his recent speeches, especially the one delivered via video link during the all parties conference on September 20, had maligned the state institutions and a "convict`s speech cannot be allowed to be broadcast on media". Also read: Now, Pak PM Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of 'playing India's game' The petitioner stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo was also a convicted criminal and he cannot speak to the media. Aziz pleaded the court to oblige PEMRA that Sharif`s next speech should not be aired on any TV channel. On September 22, PEMRA banned broadcast and rebroadcast of any speech, interview or public address of absconders or proclaimed offenders. The decision came at a time when the former Prime Minister, who left for London late last year after securing bail for medical treatmen, has been targeting the incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government as well as many state institutions, including the judiciary and the military.

Islamabad HC to hear plea for banning Sharifs' speech

Islamabad High Court slams Imran Khan govt for allowing Nawaz Sharif to go abroad. Sharif is in London since November 2019 for medical treatment.

Pakistan HC: Govt's responsibility to bring back Nawaz Sharif

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif has been declared an absconder by the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case. Former President Asif Ali Zardari have also been indicted in this case.

Nawaz Sharif has been declared absconder by Islamabad HC

In Pakistan, which has become a hell for women's freedom in the world, there is a clamour for the 'Women's March'. Often women who have been victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual harassment and forced marriage have started protest.

Pakistan: Hearing on case against the 'Aurat March' at Islamabad High Court

Pakistan has still not been able to get back its civilians from China's Wuhan. Even, Islamabad High court chief justice refused to do anything and adjourned the court till March 13.

Pak still not been able to get back it's civilians from China's Wuhan

Islamabad court on Friday adjourned the case related to the evacuation of stranded Pakistani students in China till March 13. Leaving the decision of evacuation on the Pakistani government, Islamabad High Court's Chief Justice Ather Minallah said that it's time to move forward in a positive way and give time to the cabinet to decide.

Islamabad court on Friday adjourned the case related to the evacuation of stranded Pakistani students in China till March 13. Leaving the decision of evacuation on the Pakistani government, Islamabad High Court's Chief Justice Ather Minallah said that it's time to move forward in a positive way and give time to the cabinet to decide. Also read: 'May cause another outbreak': China backs Pakistan's decision not to evacuate students The matter is before the cabinet and until a decision is done, the court cannot do anything, the judge also said. More than one thousand of the Pakistani students are stuck in China where the coronavirus outbreak had killed over 2,000 and infected more than 75,000. The Imran Khan government has failed to pay heed to their parents' demands as it ruled out bringing back more children stuck in Hubei province and Wuhan. The parents of students stuck in Wuhan have been constantly requesting the Pakistani govt to bring their children back. This week, the distressed parents even offered to pay for their tickets but the country's government have failed to pay heed to their demands. Pakistan and China are very close allies. Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday called Chinese President Xi Jinping to express Pakistan's solidarity with the Chinese leadership and people, a statement issued by the prime minister's office said.

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court adjourns students evacuation from China case until March 13

A special court here on Thursday said it will pronounce on December 17 the verdict in the high treason case against former Pakistan president General (retd) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pervez-musharraf-approaches-hc-as-verdict-on-high-treason-case-nears-264139">Pervez Musharraf</a> after hearing the arguments of the government's new prosecution team, according to Pakistani media reports.

Musharraf, who was admitted to Dubai's American Hospital on Monday, due to blood pressure issue and cardiac problem, alleged in a video message that the high treason matter against him is "baseless" and asserted that justice was not being served as his lawyer was not being heard in the matter.

Since 2016, Musharraf has been living in a self-imposed exile in Dubai for "seeking medical treatment" and has not returned to the country since. He is wanted by authorities in connection to the high treason case filed against him.

On November 27, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-islamabad-high-court-stops-announcement-of-verdict-in-musharrafs-high-treason-case-264929">Islamabad High Court</a> (IHC) stopped the special court from announcing the verdict in the matter. The order came before a special court was scheduled to announce the verdict on the basis of the available record.

The IHC was hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan government seeking an adjournment of the verdict's announcement. A similar petition was also filed by Musharraf in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/lahore-high-court-accepts-hafiz-saaeds-application-challenging-his-arrest-in-terror-financing-case-254314">Lahore High Court</a>.

The court had also directed the government to notify a new prosecutor or a team of prosecution in the treason case by December 5. It also asked the special court to fix a date "for affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing" to the notified prosecutor or prosecution team as well as the counsel appointed for Musharraf.

The special court on November 19 concluded the trial proceedings in the high treason case against Musharraf for declaring a state of emergency on November 3, 2007, by suspending the Pakistan Constitution. The trial of the former leader has been pending since December 2013 when he was booked in the case.

Musharraf was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former president lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016 "to seek medical treatment."

The retired general was that year declared an absconder as he failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons and court directives issued to the Federal Investigation Agency to arrest him.

A special court here on Thursday said it will pronounce on December 17 the verdict in the high treason case against former Pakistan president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf after hearing the arguments of the government's new prosecution team, according to Pakistani media reports.

A special court here on Thursday said it will pronounce on December 17 the verdict in the high treason case against former Pakistan president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf after hearing the arguments of the government's new prosecution team, according to Pakistani media reports. Musharraf, who was admitted to Dubai's American Hospital on Monday, due to blood pressure issue and cardiac problem, alleged in a video message that the high treason matter against him is "baseless" and asserted that justice was not being served as his lawyer was not being heard in the matter. Since 2016, Musharraf has been living in a self-imposed exile in Dubai for "seeking medical treatment" and has not returned to the country since. He is wanted by authorities in connection to the high treason case filed against him. On November 27, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) stopped the special court from announcing the verdict in the matter. The order came before a special court was scheduled to announce the verdict on the basis of the available record. The IHC was hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan government seeking an adjournment of the verdict's announcement. A similar petition was also filed by Musharraf in the Lahore High Court. The court had also directed the government to notify a new prosecutor or a team of prosecution in the treason case by December 5. It also asked the special court to fix a date "for affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing" to the notified prosecutor or prosecution team as well as the counsel appointed for Musharraf. The special court on November 19 concluded the trial proceedings in the high treason case against Musharraf for declaring a state of emergency on November 3, 2007, by suspending the Pakistan Constitution. The trial of the former leader has been pending since December 2013 when he was booked in the case. Musharraf was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former president lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016 "to seek medical treatment." The retired general was that year declared an absconder as he failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons and court directives issued to the Federal Investigation Agency to arrest him.

Verdict in Musharraf high treason case to be announced on December 17

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/high-treason-case-against-me-baseless-lawyer-not-being-heard-musharraf-266085">Islamabad High Court</a> (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-former-president-asif-ali-zardaris-bail-application-admitted-in-high-court-266001">Asif Ali Zardari</a> and his sister Faryal Talpur's bail petitions in connection with two money laundering cases.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Athar Minallah presided over the hearing of the bail applications in the graft cases through fake bank accounts and Park Lane corruption references, Dunya News reported.

The applications were filed by Farooq H Naek on behalf of both <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-peoples-party-a-brief-history--149576">Pakistan Peoples Party</a> (PPP) leaders. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-national-accountability-bureau-to-freeze-shehbaz-sharifs-properties-in-disproportionate-assets-case-236464">National Accountability Bureau</a> (NAB) and the federal government have been made respondents in the petitions.

The applications maintained that the NAB has failed to provide any evidence against the PPP leaders since their arrest, which took place more than five months ago.

On Tuesday, Zardari had filed two bail applications on medical grounds in two references whereas Talpur sought bail from the same court in one corruption reference, while pleading with the court that she was a mother of a differently-abled child, and therefore she needed to take care of that child.

The former president, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, has maintained in the bail plea that he is suffering from a heart condition as well as diabetes and needs medical care.

On July 1, the NAB had arrested Zardari in the Park Lane case while he was already in custody with the bureau's Rawalpindi directorate in connection with the fake accounts case.

On July 29, an accountability court issued copies of the Park Lane reference against former president Zardari which states that the former president had taken Rs 1.5 billion loan from the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in the name of fake company Parthenon.

The PPP leader was 25 per cent shareholder in Park Lane Company and he also made a fake company Parthenon in the name of his employees. Besides, the property was also bought in the IBC Center where the bureau has sealed eight floors.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur's bail petitions in connection with two money laundering cases.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur's bail petitions in connection with two money laundering cases. A two-member bench headed by Justice Athar Minallah presided over the hearing of the bail applications in the graft cases through fake bank accounts and Park Lane corruption references, Dunya News reported. The applications were filed by Farooq H Naek on behalf of both Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the federal government have been made respondents in the petitions. The applications maintained that the NAB has failed to provide any evidence against the PPP leaders since their arrest, which took place more than five months ago. On Tuesday, Zardari had filed two bail applications on medical grounds in two references whereas Talpur sought bail from the same court in one corruption reference, while pleading with the court that she was a mother of a differently-abled child, and therefore she needed to take care of that child. The former president, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, has maintained in the bail plea that he is suffering from a heart condition as well as diabetes and needs medical care. On July 1, the NAB had arrested Zardari in the Park Lane case while he was already in custody with the bureau's Rawalpindi directorate in connection with the fake accounts case. On July 29, an accountability court issued copies of the Park Lane reference against former president Zardari which states that the former president had taken Rs 1.5 billion loan from the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in the name of fake company Parthenon. The PPP leader was 25 per cent shareholder in Park Lane Company and he also made a fake company Parthenon in the name of his employees. Besides, the property was also bought in the IBC Center where the bureau has sealed eight floors.

Court adjourns hearing of Zardari, Talpur's bail applications till December 11

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-government-moves-islamabad-high-court-against-verdict-announcement-in-treason-case-against-musharraf-264539">Islamabad High Court (IHC)</a> on Wednesday stopped the special court from announcing verdict in the high treason case against former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pervez-musharraf-approaches-hc-as-verdict-on-high-treason-case-nears-264139">President General Pervez Musharraf</a>. 
The IHC's order comes a day before the special court was scheduled to announce the verdict on the basis of the available record, Dawn reported

The IHC was hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan government seeking an adjournment of the verdict's announcement. A similar petition was also filed by Musharraf in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/lahore-high-court-accepts-hafiz-saaeds-application-challenging-his-arrest-in-terror-financing-case-254314">Lahore High Court</a>.

"For reasons to be recorded later, we allow writ petition&nbsp;filed by the Ministry of Interior," the court said in its short order.

The IHC has also directed the government to notify a new prosecutor or a team of prosecution in the treason case by December 5. It has also asked the special court to fix a date "for affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing" to the notified prosecutor or prosecution team as well as the counsel appointed for Musharraf.

The special court on November 19 concluded the trial proceedings in the high treason case against Musharraf for declaring a state emergency on November 3, 2007. It also ruled out that the verdict would be announced on November 28 (Thursday) on the basis of the available record, dawn had reported.

The high treason trial of the former leader has been pending since December 2013 when he was booked in the case.

He was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former president lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016 "to seek medical treatment."

The retired general was that year declared an absconder as he failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons and the court directive issued to the FIA to arrest him.

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday stopped the special court from announcing verdict in the high treason case against former President General Pervez Musharraf.

Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday stopped the special court from announcing verdict in the high treason case against former President General Pervez Musharraf. The IHC's order comes a day before the special court was scheduled to announce the verdict on the basis of the available record, Dawn reported The IHC was hearing a petition filed by the Pakistan government seeking an adjournment of the verdict's announcement. A similar petition was also filed by Musharraf in the Lahore High Court. "For reasons to be recorded later, we allow writ petition filed by the Ministry of Interior," the court said in its short order. The IHC has also directed the government to notify a new prosecutor or a team of prosecution in the treason case by December 5. It has also asked the special court to fix a date "for affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing" to the notified prosecutor or prosecution team as well as the counsel appointed for Musharraf. The special court on November 19 concluded the trial proceedings in the high treason case against Musharraf for declaring a state emergency on November 3, 2007. It also ruled out that the verdict would be announced on November 28 (Thursday) on the basis of the available record, dawn had reported. The high treason trial of the former leader has been pending since December 2013 when he was booked in the case. He was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former president lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016 "to seek medical treatment." The retired general was that year declared an absconder as he failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons and the court directive issued to the FIA to arrest him.

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court stops announcement of verdict in Musharraf's high treason case

Pakistan government on Monday filed a plea in Islamabad High Court seeking an adjournment of verdict announcement in the High Treason case against former President General Pervez Musharraf. 
 
A special court on November 19 concluded the trial proceedings in the high treason case against Musharraf for declaring a state emergency on November 3, 2007. It also ruled out that the verdict would be announced on November 28 (Thursday) on the basis of the available record, dawn reported. 
 
On Saturday, Musharraf approached the Lahore High Court against the verdict announcement. 
 
Musharraf has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court against the special court for reserving judgment in the treason case, Dawn reported. 
 
Musharraf's counsel Khwaja Ahmed Tariq Rahim approached the high court on his client's behalf, contending that the reserving of the verdict on November 19 was 'unconstitutional and void.' 
 
The high treason trial of the former leader has been pending since December 2013 when he was booked in the case. 
 
He was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former president lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016 "to seek medical treatment." 
 
The retired general was that year declared an absconder as he failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons and the court directive issued to the FIA to arrest him.

Pakistan government on Monday filed a plea in Islamabad High Court seeking an adjournment of verdict announcement in the High Treason case against former President General Pervez Musharraf.

Pakistan government on Monday filed a plea in Islamabad High Court seeking an adjournment of verdict announcement in the High Treason case against former President General Pervez Musharraf. A special court on November 19 concluded the trial proceedings in the high treason case against Musharraf for declaring a state emergency on November 3, 2007. It also ruled out that the verdict would be announced on November 28 (Thursday) on the basis of the available record, dawn reported. On Saturday, Musharraf approached the Lahore High Court against the verdict announcement. Musharraf has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court against the special court for reserving judgment in the treason case, Dawn reported. Musharraf's counsel Khwaja Ahmed Tariq Rahim approached the high court on his client's behalf, contending that the reserving of the verdict on November 19 was 'unconstitutional and void.' The high treason trial of the former leader has been pending since December 2013 when he was booked in the case. He was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former president lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016 "to seek medical treatment." The retired general was that year declared an absconder as he failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons and the court directive issued to the FIA to arrest him.

Pakistan: Government moves Islamabad High Court against verdict announcement in treason case against Musharraf

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/fake-accounts-case-asif-ali-zardaris-remand-extended-till-august-8-239293">The Islamabad High Court (IHC)</a> on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the maintainability of a petition accusing Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-supreme-court-puts-army-chief-bajwas-tenure-extension-on-hold-264579">Imran Khan</a> of contempt of court for his recent remarks on the judiciary.

The petition, which was filed by Advocate Saleemullah Khan yesterday, said that the premier had "committed serious contempt", Dawn reported. 
 
It refers to remarks made by the prime minister during a speech he delivered at the inaugural ceremony of Havelian-Mansehra section of the Hazara motorway at Havelian, where he urged Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa and senior judge of the Supreme Court Justice Gulzar Ahmed to restore public confidence in the judiciary. The premier said there was a perceived disparity in how the powerful and common people were treated in the country's judicial system.

Imran's statements had come days after the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pervez-musharraf-approaches-hc-as-verdict-on-high-treason-case-nears-264139">Lahore High Court (LHC)</a> issued a verdict allowing former prime minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nawaz-sharif-undergoes-check-up-at-london-bridge-hospital-264538">Nawaz Sharif </a>to travel abroad for four weeks for medical treatment. 
 
The LHC, in its order, had also exempted Nawaz from paying the indemnity bond worth Rs7 billion, which the government had demanded from the PML-N supremo as a condition to let him go.

The prime minister comments had also garnered a reaction from Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, who said: "Do not hurl taunts at us for favoring the powerful, because everybody is equal before us."

During the proceedings today,<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-islamabad-high-court-rejects-plea-to-drop-terrorism-charges-against-pervez-musharraf-254918"> IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah</a>, who was hearing the petition, asked the appellant: "What problem do you have with the prime minister's speech?" 
 
The petitioner responded that the prime minister had "ridiculed the judiciary".

He stressed that the prime minister criticized senior judges of the Supreme Court which amounted to contempt of court. (ANI)

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the maintainability of a petition accusing Prime Minister Imran Khan of contempt of court for his recent remarks on the judiciary.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the maintainability of a petition accusing Prime Minister Imran Khan of contempt of court for his recent remarks on the judiciary. The petition, which was filed by Advocate Saleemullah Khan yesterday, said that the premier had "committed serious contempt", Dawn reported. It refers to remarks made by the prime minister during a speech he delivered at the inaugural ceremony of Havelian-Mansehra section of the Hazara motorway at Havelian, where he urged Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosa and senior judge of the Supreme Court Justice Gulzar Ahmed to restore public confidence in the judiciary. The premier said there was a perceived disparity in how the powerful and common people were treated in the country's judicial system. Imran's statements had come days after the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued a verdict allowing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad for four weeks for medical treatment. The LHC, in its order, had also exempted Nawaz from paying the indemnity bond worth Rs7 billion, which the government had demanded from the PML-N supremo as a condition to let him go. The prime minister comments had also garnered a reaction from Chief Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, who said: "Do not hurl taunts at us for favoring the powerful, because everybody is equal before us." During the proceedings today, IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, who was hearing the petition, asked the appellant: "What problem do you have with the prime minister's speech?" The petitioner responded that the prime minister had "ridiculed the judiciary". He stressed that the prime minister criticized senior judges of the Supreme Court which amounted to contempt of court. (ANI)

Pakistan: Court reserves verdict on petition accusing Imran Khan of contempt

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-ailing-former-pm-nawaz-sharif-seeks-exemption-from-personal-appearance-in-al-azizia-case-264078">Islamabad High Court</a> (IHC) will hear former prime minister<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/ailing-nawaz-sharif-to-undergo-tests-scan-in-london-264009"> Nawaz Sharif</a>'s appeal against his sentence in Al-Aziza reference case on Monday.

A two-member bench of IHC headed by Justice Amir Farooq will conduct the proceedings, Dawn reported.

Sharif has requested the court to give an early verdict on the appeal in view of Judge Arshad Malik's video scandal.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief had also filed a petition through his counsel for exemption from hearing before the court, due to health reasons. 
The petition said that the former premier's sentence had been suspended for eight weeks and that he had gone abroad with the permission of Lahore High Court. Therefore, he could not appear before the court. 
It was further stated that Advocate Ibrahim Haroon would appear before the court on his behalf.

Sharif is in London for medical treatment after Lahore High Court allowed him to travel without "condition". He is undergoing tests and scans to diagnose his illness. 
He was rushed from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail to the hospital last month after his personal physician raised an alarm over his deteriorating health. He was diagnosed with acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a bleeding disorder, in which the immune system destroys platelets.

Accountability court Judge Mohammad Arshad Malik had on December 24 convicted Nawaz in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills Company (ASCL) and Hill Metal Establishment (HME) reference and awarded him seven years imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs1.5 billion and USD 25 million.

The IHC on October 29 will hear Sharif's plea against his conviction in the reference case.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's appeal against his sentence in Al-Aziza reference case on Monday. A two-member bench of IHC headed by Justice Amir Farooq will conduct the proceedings, Dawn reported.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's appeal against his sentence in Al-Aziza reference case on Monday. A two-member bench of IHC headed by Justice Amir Farooq will conduct the proceedings, Dawn reported. Sharif has requested the court to give an early verdict on the appeal in view of Judge Arshad Malik's video scandal. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief had also filed a petition through his counsel for exemption from hearing before the court, due to health reasons. The petition said that the former premier's sentence had been suspended for eight weeks and that he had gone abroad with the permission of Lahore High Court. Therefore, he could not appear before the court. It was further stated that Advocate Ibrahim Haroon would appear before the court on his behalf. Sharif is in London for medical treatment after Lahore High Court allowed him to travel without "condition". He is undergoing tests and scans to diagnose his illness. He was rushed from Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail to the hospital last month after his personal physician raised an alarm over his deteriorating health. He was diagnosed with acute immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a bleeding disorder, in which the immune system destroys platelets. Accountability court Judge Mohammad Arshad Malik had on December 24 convicted Nawaz in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills Company (ASCL) and Hill Metal Establishment (HME) reference and awarded him seven years imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs1.5 billion and USD 25 million. The IHC on October 29 will hear Sharif's plea against his conviction in the reference case.

Court to hear Nawaz Sharif's appeal against Al-Azizia reference on Monday

Pakistan Muslim League (N) party stated, 'Nawaz Sharif needs urgent treatment'. But as his name is in the exit control list of the Pak government so he has still not been allowed to go abroad for the treatment. Watch this video to find out more in detail. WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick tells more on this. Listen to him for more.

''Nawaz Sharif needs urgent treatment'', says PML(N), not allowed to go abroad

Former Pakistan Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nawaz-sharif-remains-critical-platelet-count-drops-again-259651">Nawaz Sharif</a> will spend Tuesday night in Lahore's Services Hospital where he has been undergoing medical treatment since the past two weeks.

Sharif was discharged from the hospital earlier today and was due to be shifted to Sharif Medical City Hospital. However, he decided to delay his departure after the release orders for his daughter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-maryam-nawaz-gets-bail-in-chaudhry-sugar-mills-case-259901">Maryam Nawaz</a> could not be obtained from Lahore High Court.

Maryam has been undergoing treatment at the same hospital and is awaiting her release on bail in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case after the LHC had granted her request a day earlier, as per a report by Dawn.

Nawaz's discharge slip was issued by the hospital on Tuesday evening after a medical check-up was done. An ambulance from Sharif Medical City Hospital had arrived to transport the former premier but was later sent back after Sharif decided to extend the stay.

Nawaz has procured bail on medical grounds from the Lahore High Court in the ongoing Chaudhry Sugar Mills case.

In addition, his seven-year jail sentence in the Al Azizia case has also been suspended by the Islamabad High Court for eight weeks on medical grounds.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will spend Tuesday night in Lahore's Services Hospital where he has been undergoing medical treatment since the past two weeks.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will spend Tuesday night in Lahore's Services Hospital where he has been undergoing medical treatment since the past two weeks. Sharif was discharged from the hospital earlier today and was due to be shifted to Sharif Medical City Hospital. However, he decided to delay his departure after the release orders for his daughter Maryam Nawaz could not be obtained from Lahore High Court. Maryam has been undergoing treatment at the same hospital and is awaiting her release on bail in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case after the LHC had granted her request a day earlier, as per a report by Dawn. Nawaz's discharge slip was issued by the hospital on Tuesday evening after a medical check-up was done. An ambulance from Sharif Medical City Hospital had arrived to transport the former premier but was later sent back after Sharif decided to extend the stay. Nawaz has procured bail on medical grounds from the Lahore High Court in the ongoing Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. In addition, his seven-year jail sentence in the Al Azizia case has also been suspended by the Islamabad High Court for eight weeks on medical grounds.

Nawaz Sharif's transfer to Sharif Medical City Hospital deferred

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif continues to remain critical and his platelet count has dropped again even as doctors are trying to reduce the steroid dose being administered to the ailing leader.

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Sharif's personal physician Adnan Khan tweeted on Saturday."Severe existent co-morbidities has added to the seriousness of the nature of the critical illness, where a very delicate balance has to be maintained between coagulation &amp; anti-coagulation to sustain fragile unstable health status," he said in a follow-up tweet.

Earlier on Tuesday, the doctor said that Sharif's health was in a critical condition and fighting a battle for survival.

Sharif, who was admitted to Lahore's Services Hospital on October 22, is being treated under the supervision of the special medical board of the hospital.

Doctors treating the ailing leader have said that they cannot discharge him from the hospital citing serious health risks, sources told Geo News on Monday.

The 69-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo's platelet count had decreased, with the number dropping to 25,000 from 45,000.

As per the medical board, the platelet count had dwindled owing to medicines being administered to Sharif for a cardiac disease following a minor heart attack earlier.

Doctors have advised that Sharif should be kept under observation till the platelet count comes back to normal.

They added that the ailing leader faces a "serious health concern" and could not risk shifting or discharging him.

Sharif was earlier granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds in connection with Al Azizia and Chaudhry Sugar Mills corruption cases.

The ailing Pakistani leader was serving a seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia case in Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore.

Besides this, he was remanded in NAB custody in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills matter. (ANI)

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif continues to remain critical and his platelet count has dropped again even as doctors are trying to reduce the steroid dose being administered to the ailing leader.

Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif continues to remain critical and his platelet count has dropped again even as doctors are trying to reduce the steroid dose being administered to the ailing leader. Former PM #NawazSharif remains critical. The treating doctors tried to reduce the Steroids dose being given to him but unfortunately resulted in drop in Platelet count again which has come down to 38*10^3/uL yesterday. The cause needs to be diagnosed & established without delay. — Dr. Adnan Khan (@Dr_Khan) November 2, 2019 × Sharif's personal physician Adnan Khan tweeted on Saturday."Severe existent co-morbidities has added to the seriousness of the nature of the critical illness, where a very delicate balance has to be maintained between coagulation & anti-coagulation to sustain fragile unstable health status," he said in a follow-up tweet. Earlier on Tuesday, the doctor said that Sharif's health was in a critical condition and fighting a battle for survival. Sharif, who was admitted to Lahore's Services Hospital on October 22, is being treated under the supervision of the special medical board of the hospital. Doctors treating the ailing leader have said that they cannot discharge him from the hospital citing serious health risks, sources told Geo News on Monday. The 69-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo's platelet count had decreased, with the number dropping to 25,000 from 45,000. As per the medical board, the platelet count had dwindled owing to medicines being administered to Sharif for a cardiac disease following a minor heart attack earlier. Doctors have advised that Sharif should be kept under observation till the platelet count comes back to normal. They added that the ailing leader faces a "serious health concern" and could not risk shifting or discharging him. Sharif was earlier granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds in connection with Al Azizia and Chaudhry Sugar Mills corruption cases. The ailing Pakistani leader was serving a seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia case in Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore. Besides this, he was remanded in NAB custody in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills matter. (ANI)

Pakistan: Former PM Nawaz Sharif remains critical, platelet count drops again

Doctors treating former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have said that they cannot discharge the ailing leader from Lahore's Services Hospital citing serious health risk, sources told Geo News on Monday.

Sharif, who was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/former-pakistan-prime-minister-nawaz-sharif-suffers-heart-attack-258268">admitted to the hospital</a> a week ago, is being treated under the supervision of the special medical board of Services Hospital.

The 69-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo's platelet count had decreased, with the number dropping to 25,000 from 45,000, according to the Pakistani media outlet.

As per the medical board, the platelet count had dwindled owing to medicines being administered to Sharif for a cardiac disease following a minor heart attack earlier. Later, the platelet count of the former Prime Minister rose up further.

Doctors have advised that Sharif should be kept under observation till the platelet count comes back to normal.

They added that the ailing leader faces a "serious health concern" and could not risk shifting or discharging him.

When Sharif's platelet count dropped to 25,000, doctors did not give him medication for his cardiac condition, saying they were concerned both about his heart and platelet count.

Sources said that doctors have decided to conduct a full-body scan, which they hope would reveal all body parts that have been affected.

Meanwhile, Sharif's mother Shamim Akhtar had met him in the hospital.

Sharif was earlier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nawaz-sharif-got-2-day-bail-from-islamabad-high-court-after-health-worsen-258330">granted bail </a>by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds in connection with Al Azizia and Chaudhry Sugar Mills corruption cases.

The ailing Pakistani leader was serving a seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia case in Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore. Besides this, he was remanded in NAB custody in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills matter.

On October 22, Sharif was rushed to Services Hospital from the NAB office after a massive drop in his platelet count.

Doctors treating former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have said that they cannot discharge the ailing leader from Lahore's Services Hospital citing serious health risk, sources told Geo News on Monday.

Doctors treating former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif have said that they cannot discharge the ailing leader from Lahore's Services Hospital citing serious health risk, sources told Geo News on Monday. Sharif, who was admitted to the hospital a week ago, is being treated under the supervision of the special medical board of Services Hospital. The 69-year-old Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo's platelet count had decreased, with the number dropping to 25,000 from 45,000, according to the Pakistani media outlet. As per the medical board, the platelet count had dwindled owing to medicines being administered to Sharif for a cardiac disease following a minor heart attack earlier. Later, the platelet count of the former Prime Minister rose up further. Doctors have advised that Sharif should be kept under observation till the platelet count comes back to normal. They added that the ailing leader faces a "serious health concern" and could not risk shifting or discharging him. When Sharif's platelet count dropped to 25,000, doctors did not give him medication for his cardiac condition, saying they were concerned both about his heart and platelet count. Sources said that doctors have decided to conduct a full-body scan, which they hope would reveal all body parts that have been affected. Meanwhile, Sharif's mother Shamim Akhtar had met him in the hospital. Sharif was earlier granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds in connection with Al Azizia and Chaudhry Sugar Mills corruption cases. The ailing Pakistani leader was serving a seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia case in Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore. Besides this, he was remanded in NAB custody in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills matter. On October 22, Sharif was rushed to Services Hospital from the NAB office after a massive drop in his platelet count.

Doctors cannot discharge Nawaz Sharif due to serious health risk: Report

Nawaz Sharif's 8 weeks bail plea approved by Islamabad High Court. Watch the complete video to find out more.

Nawaz Sharif's 8 weeks bail plea approved by Islamabad High Court

Islamabad High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds for eight weeks in Al Azizia case. Sharif is currently in a hospital in Lahore.

Islamabad High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds for eight weeks in Al Azizia case. Sharif is currently in a hospital in Lahore. The 69-year-old former premier, known as the "Lion of Punjab", was first taken to hospital last week when his blood platelet count dropped to dangerous levels. Earlier on Saturday, the same court granted him interim bail till Tuesday and the 8-week bail was granted today after the hearing. The Supreme Court disqualified Sharif from politics for life over graft allegations in 2017, and he later received a seven-year jail sentence. He denies all the corruption charges against him and claims he is being targeted by the country's powerful security establishment. Sharif's arch-rival Imran Khan took power in 2018, and has launched a high-profile and controversial anti-corruption drive.

Pakistan's former PM Nawaz Sharif granted bail on medical grounds for 8 weeks 

Nawaz Sharif got 2-day bail from Islamabad High Court as his health was worsening since last week. He is on oxygen support as well. Will he be allowed to travel abroad for treatment? Watch this video to know more.

Nawaz Sharif got 2-day bail from Islamabad High Court after health worsen

Islamabad High Court on Saturday granted interim bail to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif till Tuesday. The court granted the bail on health grounds in Al-Azizia reference case.

Islamabad High Court on Saturday granted interim bail to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif till Tuesday. The court granted the bail on health grounds in Al-Azizia reference case. Sharif was granted bail until for surety bond of Rs 20 lakh Pakistan currency. The Pakistan Muslim League party leader will not be able to go abroad because of the name being on ECL (Exit Control List). Earlier Sharif suffered a minor heart attack at Services Hospital in Lahore. Geo News reported that the former Prime Minister's health had deteriorated since he was rushed to Services Hospital earlier this week with critically low platelet count in his blood.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif granted interim bail till Tuesday on medical grounds

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition of former president retired <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pervez-musharrafs-case-adjourned-till-october-24-254522">Gen Pervez Musharraf</a> seeking to remove the sections of Anti- Terrorism Act (ATA) in judges' detention case.

A division bench comprising IHC's Chief Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb on Wednesday heard the petition of the former president and subsequently dismissed the plea, The Express Tribune reported.

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) had already declared Musharraf proclaimed offender due to continuous non-appearance in the case.

The case was registered against him for confining 60 judges of the superior courts for more than five months after the imposition of emergency on November 3, 2007.

However, in 2013, a single-member bench of the IHC had ordered the police to invoke the anti-terror law against the former president since detaining judges is an act of terrorism.

Musharraf has been abroad since March 2016.

The prosecution has laid entire evidence against the accused in this case. However, the trial is standstill as the former leader is absconding in the case.

On August 11, 2009, the Secretariat police had registered the judges' detention case against Musharraf on the complaint of advocate Mohammad Aslam Ghumman.

The complainant said that the former president, soon after the imposition of emergency in 2007, had kept 60 judges of the superior courts under detention for over five months at their residences.

Interestingly, despite the prosecution's repeated requests none of the detained judges or their family members testified before the ATC. Moreover, the prosecution did not mention in the FIR names of the judges detained.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition of former president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf seeking to remove the sections of Anti- Terrorism Act (ATA) in judges' detention case.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition of former president retired Gen Pervez Musharraf seeking to remove the sections of Anti- Terrorism Act (ATA) in judges' detention case. A division bench comprising IHC's Chief Justice Athar Minallah and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb on Wednesday heard the petition of the former president and subsequently dismissed the plea, The Express Tribune reported. An anti-terrorism court (ATC) had already declared Musharraf proclaimed offender due to continuous non-appearance in the case. The case was registered against him for confining 60 judges of the superior courts for more than five months after the imposition of emergency on November 3, 2007. However, in 2013, a single-member bench of the IHC had ordered the police to invoke the anti-terror law against the former president since detaining judges is an act of terrorism. Musharraf has been abroad since March 2016. The prosecution has laid entire evidence against the accused in this case. However, the trial is standstill as the former leader is absconding in the case. On August 11, 2009, the Secretariat police had registered the judges' detention case against Musharraf on the complaint of advocate Mohammad Aslam Ghumman. The complainant said that the former president, soon after the imposition of emergency in 2007, had kept 60 judges of the superior courts under detention for over five months at their residences. Interestingly, despite the prosecution's repeated requests none of the detained judges or their family members testified before the ATC. Moreover, the prosecution did not mention in the FIR names of the judges detained.

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court rejects plea to drop terrorism charges against Pervez Musharraf

An accountability court here on Monday extended till August 8 the physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.4 billion.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a 10-day physical remand of Zardari and that of five-day of Talpur.

During the proceedings, Zardari's counsel Farooq H Naek requested the court that it would be better if the two were presented in the court the same day, reported the Express Tribune.

Zardari was first arrested by the NAB in June, this year, after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) recalled the pre-arrest bail granted to him and his sister in the fake accounts case.

Zardari and his sister have denied any links with the fake accounts.

The two have the option of appealing the order in the Supreme court.

The case pertains to suspicious transactions worth Rs 4.4 billion allegedly carried out through a fictitious bank account.

In January last year, the Federation Investigation Agency (FIA) began an inquiry when the State Bank of Pakistan's financial monitoring unit issued a "suspicious transaction report" on 10 bank accounts.

Transactions worth billions were made over the years when over 20 bogus accounts were opened with a private bank.&nbsp;

An accountability court here on Monday extended till August 8 the physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.

An accountability court here on Monday extended till August 8 the physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.4 billion. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a 10-day physical remand of Zardari and that of five-day of Talpur. During the proceedings, Zardari's counsel Farooq H Naek requested the court that it would be better if the two were presented in the court the same day, reported the Express Tribune. Zardari was first arrested by the NAB in June, this year, after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) recalled the pre-arrest bail granted to him and his sister in the fake accounts case. Zardari and his sister have denied any links with the fake accounts. The two have the option of appealing the order in the Supreme court. The case pertains to suspicious transactions worth Rs 4.4 billion allegedly carried out through a fictitious bank account. In January last year, the Federation Investigation Agency (FIA) began an inquiry when the State Bank of Pakistan's financial monitoring unit issued a "suspicious transaction report" on 10 bank accounts. Transactions worth billions were made over the years when over 20 bogus accounts were opened with a private bank.

Fake accounts case: Asif Ali Zardari's remand extended till August 8

An accountability court in Islamabad on Monday extended till July 29 the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president of Pakistan.

Zardari was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on July 2 after Islamabad High Court terminated his pre-arrest bail and that of his sister Faryal Talpur in the fake account case, reported Express Tribune.

The PPP leader's physical remand was extended by 13 days on July 02, after which he was supposed to be present in the accountability court today.

Zardari was also arrested by the anti-graft body earlier on June 10 in the fake accounts case.

The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm.

The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to Karachi-based realty developers, The Park Lane Estate, in collusion with some government officials.

Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.&nbsp;

 
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An accountability court in Islamabad on Monday extended till July 29 the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president of Pakistan. Zardari was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on July 2 after Islamabad High Court terminated his pre-arrest bail and that of his sister Faryal Talpur in the fake account case, reported Express Tribune.

An accountability court in Islamabad on Monday extended till July 29 the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president of Pakistan. Zardari was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on July 2 after Islamabad High Court terminated his pre-arrest bail and that of his sister Faryal Talpur in the fake account case, reported Express Tribune. The PPP leader's physical remand was extended by 13 days on July 02, after which he was supposed to be present in the accountability court today. Zardari was also arrested by the anti-graft body earlier on June 10 in the fake accounts case. The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm. The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to Karachi-based realty developers, The Park Lane Estate, in collusion with some government officials. Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.

Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari's remand extended till July 29

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday asked law ministry to remove Accountability Judge Arshad Malik from his post, days after his video got leaked in which he admits that he was "pressurised and blackmailed" to convict <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-allows-nawaz-sharifs-personal-physician-to-visit-him-in-jail-234746">Nawaz Sharif</a>.

Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Friday wrote to law ministry regarding relieving judge Malik of his post and repatriating him to the parent department i.e. the Lahore High Court, Dawn cited a source in the IHC.

On Saturday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/maryam-nawazs-interview-forcefully-taken-off-air-alleges-pakistan-scribe-235179">Sharif's daughter Maryam</a>, along with two senior PML-N leaders Shehbaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, had released a video purportedly showing judge Malik claiming that there was a lack of evidence against Sharif in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference.

However, Malik denied allegations and asserted that Maryam tried to bribe him during the former premier's trial.

On his part, Malik admitted that he knew Butt and his brother and said they were old acquaintances.

He said that Sharif's party was trying to defame him and termed the video was "fake and fallacious", Geo News reported.

Watch:&nbsp;Nawaz Sharif's daughter stirs a political row

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"The video shown during the press conference is fake and based on lies and assumptions," Malik said.

Nawaz Sharif is currently serving a seven-year prison term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in connection with the steel mills corruption case.

In the video, the judge is seen purportedly speaking to Butt and claiming that he was coerced to hand down the prison sentence to Sharif despite there being no proof of corruption against the deposed premier.

The judge asked the authorities concerned to take legal notice of the matter and sought stern action against those involved in it.

Shortly after the press release, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan, said that the government has decided to conduct a forensic audit of the video.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday asked law ministry to remove Accountability Judge Arshad Malik from his post, days after his video got leaked in which he admits that he was "pressurised and blackmailed" to convict Nawaz Sharif.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday asked law ministry to remove Accountability Judge Arshad Malik from his post, days after his video got leaked in which he admits that he was "pressurised and blackmailed" to convict Nawaz Sharif. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq on Friday wrote to law ministry regarding relieving judge Malik of his post and repatriating him to the parent department i.e. the Lahore High Court, Dawn cited a source in the IHC. On Saturday, Sharif's daughter Maryam, along with two senior PML-N leaders Shehbaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, had released a video purportedly showing judge Malik claiming that there was a lack of evidence against Sharif in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference. However, Malik denied allegations and asserted that Maryam tried to bribe him during the former premier's trial. On his part, Malik admitted that he knew Butt and his brother and said they were old acquaintances. He said that Sharif's party was trying to defame him and termed the video was "fake and fallacious", Geo News reported. Watch: Nawaz Sharif's daughter stirs a political row "The video shown during the press conference is fake and based on lies and assumptions," Malik said. Nawaz Sharif is currently serving a seven-year prison term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in connection with the steel mills corruption case. In the video, the judge is seen purportedly speaking to Butt and claiming that he was coerced to hand down the prison sentence to Sharif despite there being no proof of corruption against the deposed premier. The judge asked the authorities concerned to take legal notice of the matter and sought stern action against those involved in it. Shortly after the press release, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan, said that the government has decided to conduct a forensic audit of the video.

Pakistan: Islamabad High Court demands Nawaz Sharif case judge Arshad Malik's resignation

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) here on Saturday submitted its reply in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the plea seeking suspension of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s sentence in Al-Azizia Steel Mills case.

In its reply, the anti-corruption watchdog has opposed the suspension of Sharif`s sentence and requested the court to reject his plea, Dunya News reported.

Sharif cannot be released on bail as he is a convict and the accountability court had punished him after analysing the evidence, the NAB has stated.

Last month, a two-judge IHC bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani issued a notice to the federal government, the NAB and the superintendent of the jail to submit their responses on the matter within two weeks.

On March 26, the Supreme Court had granted a six-week bail to the former Prime Minister on medical grounds, which expired on May 7.

Apart from seeking suspension of his sentence, the petition, filed by Sharif on May 20, also said that the three-time Prime Minister had invested in his children`s companies. His sons, Hussain and Hassan, had no known sources of income and they were under the guardianship of their father, according to Sharif`s plea.

The case will be next heard on June 25.

In December last year, accountability court judge Arshad Malik had convicted Sharif in the Al-Azizia/Hill Metal Establishment reference. The court sentenced him seven-year imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of Rs 1.5 billion and USD 25 million on him.

Besides, the leader was also disqualified from holding any public office for a period of 10 years. The disqualification will go into effect following his release from jail after serving the seven-year sentence.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) here on Saturday submitted its reply in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the plea seeking suspension of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s sentence in Al-Azizia Steel Mills case.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) here on Saturday submitted its reply in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the plea seeking suspension of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s sentence in Al-Azizia Steel Mills case. In its reply, the anti-corruption watchdog has opposed the suspension of Sharif`s sentence and requested the court to reject his plea, Dunya News reported. Sharif cannot be released on bail as he is a convict and the accountability court had punished him after analysing the evidence, the NAB has stated. Last month, a two-judge IHC bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani issued a notice to the federal government, the NAB and the superintendent of the jail to submit their responses on the matter within two weeks. On March 26, the Supreme Court had granted a six-week bail to the former Prime Minister on medical grounds, which expired on May 7. Apart from seeking suspension of his sentence, the petition, filed by Sharif on May 20, also said that the three-time Prime Minister had invested in his children`s companies. His sons, Hussain and Hassan, had no known sources of income and they were under the guardianship of their father, according to Sharif`s plea. The case will be next heard on June 25. In December last year, accountability court judge Arshad Malik had convicted Sharif in the Al-Azizia/Hill Metal Establishment reference. The court sentenced him seven-year imprisonment, besides imposing a fine of Rs 1.5 billion and USD 25 million on him. Besides, the leader was also disqualified from holding any public office for a period of 10 years. The disqualification will go into effect following his release from jail after serving the seven-year sentence.

National Accountability Bureau submits reply on Nawaz Sharif's bail plea

Pakistan's election commission on Monday admitted a petition challenging the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pti-to-challenge-maryams-appointment-as-pml-n-vice-president-216570"> appointment of Maryam Nawaz</a>, the daughter of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif, as a PML-N vice president on grounds that she is ineligible to hold a public office.

The petition filed by members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was heard by a three-member bench headed by the chief election commissioner, during which the bench issued a notice to Maryam seeking her reply.&nbsp;

The commission has fixed the hearing of the petition for June 17, Dawn newspaper reported.

On May 3, PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif approved major changes to the party's structure, including Maryam's appointment as vice president of the party among a list of 16 vice presidents&nbsp;for the first time.

The petition argues that 45-year-old Maryam's appointment as a vice president of the PML-N is in conflict with the law and Constitution. It also covers the legal basis under which Maryam is ineligible to hold public office and includes a detailed mention of court decisions.&nbsp;

The PTI counsel in the hearing argued that an accountability court had declared Maryam to be a criminal in July 2018, adding that on September 19 that year, the Islamabad High Court had not dismissed her sentence.

Maryam, along with her husband Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar and her father and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, was sentenced by an accountability court on corruption charges in Avenfield corruption case in June last year. The case is related to the purchase of four flats by the Sharif family in Avenfield House, Park Lane, London.

While Maryam was sentenced to seven years, her father was awarded a 10-year jail term. Safdar was given a one-year prison sentence. In September last year, the Islamabad High Court suspended the sentence of the trio.&nbsp;

The chief election commissioner pointed out that the suspension of a sentence doesn't mean that a trial court sentence has been removed.

The petitioners' counsel maintained that Maryam cannot retain the position as vice president, and added that after the accountability court's decision, the Supreme Court had also declared that she was ineligible to hold his party position, the newspaper reported.

While speaking to media after the hearing, one of the petitioners, Maleeka Ali Bokhari, said: "It will be a denial of the democratic system of Pakistan if Maryam remains a vice president of PML-N."

"We are hopeful that we will be successful, and remove Maryam from the party position," Bukhari said, adding that this way the democratic system would be strengthened.&nbsp;

Pakistan's election commission on Monday admitted a petition challenging the appointment of Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif, as a PML-N vice president on grounds that she is ineligible to hold a public office.

Pakistan's election commission on Monday admitted a petition challenging the appointment of Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of ousted premier Nawaz Sharif, as a PML-N vice president on grounds that she is ineligible to hold a public office. The petition filed by members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was heard by a three-member bench headed by the chief election commissioner, during which the bench issued a notice to Maryam seeking her reply. The commission has fixed the hearing of the petition for June 17, Dawn newspaper reported. On May 3, PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif approved major changes to the party's structure, including Maryam's appointment as vice president of the party among a list of 16 vice presidents for the first time. The petition argues that 45-year-old Maryam's appointment as a vice president of the PML-N is in conflict with the law and Constitution. It also covers the legal basis under which Maryam is ineligible to hold public office and includes a detailed mention of court decisions. The PTI counsel in the hearing argued that an accountability court had declared Maryam to be a criminal in July 2018, adding that on September 19 that year, the Islamabad High Court had not dismissed her sentence. Maryam, along with her husband Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar and her father and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, was sentenced by an accountability court on corruption charges in Avenfield corruption case in June last year. The case is related to the purchase of four flats by the Sharif family in Avenfield House, Park Lane, London. While Maryam was sentenced to seven years, her father was awarded a 10-year jail term. Safdar was given a one-year prison sentence. In September last year, the Islamabad High Court suspended the sentence of the trio. The chief election commissioner pointed out that the suspension of a sentence doesn't mean that a trial court sentence has been removed. The petitioners' counsel maintained that Maryam cannot retain the position as vice president, and added that after the accountability court's decision, the Supreme Court had also declared that she was ineligible to hold his party position, the newspaper reported. While speaking to media after the hearing, one of the petitioners, Maleeka Ali Bokhari, said: "It will be a denial of the democratic system of Pakistan if Maryam remains a vice president of PML-N." "We are hopeful that we will be successful, and remove Maryam from the party position," Bukhari said, adding that this way the democratic system would be strengthened.

Pakistan election commission admits petition challenging Maryam's PML-N vice president appointment

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday allowed the two Hindu girls - who were kidnapped and allegedly converted - to go with their husbands. The incident was reported on the eve of Holi festival last month in the Sindh province.

The court today said that the interior secretary will be liable to provide protection to the girls and asked the inquiry commission to submit their final report and recommendations by May 14 when the case will come next for hearing.

"Has it been proved and cleared that the girls were not made to convert forcefully? For the satisfaction of minorities, we have tasked this to a commission. This, however, has been proved that the girls are not minors," Chief Justice Athar Minallah said today. 
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After the hearing, interior secretary&nbsp;Maj Azam Sulaiman Khan (Retd) said that the government has already given protection to the girls as instructed by the court. 
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"The girls were not made to convert to Islam forcefully. The court had asked us to inquire on this. Me and IA Rehman will meet the girls and conduct their interviews," he said.

IA Rehman, member of the inquiry commission set up by the court, said that there is an impression that a group is behind forced conversions and pleaded to the court to issue some instructions on the particular group. Justice Minallah was quick to respond saying that the province of Sindh does not come under the judicial territory of Islamabad High Court. Rehman also apprised the court that as per the inquiry commission's investigation, the girls were not converted forcefully. 
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The court had come down heavily on authorities <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/why-federation-taking-this-case-so-lightly-islamabad-high-court-slams-authorities-over-alleged-forced-conversion-207412">during the last hearing</a>. "Why is it that such incidents happen in your area only? Why is the federation taking this case so lightly? We need to learn from other countries. Whatever the case is, the impact and message internationally are not encouraging," Chief Justice Athar Minallah had the Chief Secretary of Sindh province. 
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We should learn from the incident in New Zealand. This is an Islamic Welfare state and minorities should have the right to free movement, the chief justice had said. 
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The two girls were allegedly kidnapped from their home in Sindh's Ghotki district by a group of "influential" men on March 20, a day before Holi. They were converted to Islam and married to Muslim men. A video of a priest purportedly solemnising the marriage of the two girls went viral soon after, triggering nationwide outrage. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered a probe. 
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The Pakistan police detained at least seven people, including a nikah khwan (marriage officiator), allegedly involved in the abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of the two sisters.

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday allowed the two Hindu girls - who were kidnapped and allegedly converted - to go with their husbands. The incident was reported on the eve of Holi festival last month in the Sindh province.

The Islamabad High Court on Thursday allowed the two Hindu girls - who were kidnapped and allegedly converted - to go with their husbands. The incident was reported on the eve of Holi festival last month in the Sindh province. The court today said that the interior secretary will be liable to provide protection to the girls and asked the inquiry commission to submit their final report and recommendations by May 14 when the case will come next for hearing. "Has it been proved and cleared that the girls were not made to convert forcefully? For the satisfaction of minorities, we have tasked this to a commission. This, however, has been proved that the girls are not minors," Chief Justice Athar Minallah said today. After the hearing, interior secretary Maj Azam Sulaiman Khan (Retd) said that the government has already given protection to the girls as instructed by the court. "The girls were not made to convert to Islam forcefully. The court had asked us to inquire on this. Me and IA Rehman will meet the girls and conduct their interviews," he said. IA Rehman, member of the inquiry commission set up by the court, said that there is an impression that a group is behind forced conversions and pleaded to the court to issue some instructions on the particular group. Justice Minallah was quick to respond saying that the province of Sindh does not come under the judicial territory of Islamabad High Court. Rehman also apprised the court that as per the inquiry commission's investigation, the girls were not converted forcefully. The court had come down heavily on authorities during the last hearing. "Why is it that such incidents happen in your area only? Why is the federation taking this case so lightly? We need to learn from other countries. Whatever the case is, the impact and message internationally are not encouraging," Chief Justice Athar Minallah had the Chief Secretary of Sindh province. We should learn from the incident in New Zealand. This is an Islamic Welfare state and minorities should have the right to free movement, the chief justice had said. The two girls were allegedly kidnapped from their home in Sindh's Ghotki district by a group of "influential" men on March 20, a day before Holi. They were converted to Islam and married to Muslim men. A video of a priest purportedly solemnising the marriage of the two girls went viral soon after, triggering nationwide outrage. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered a probe. The Pakistan police detained at least seven people, including a nikah khwan (marriage officiator), allegedly involved in the abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of the two sisters.

Forced conversion of Hindu girls: Pakistan court says girls not minors, allows them to be with their husbands

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