LAHORE: The Punjab government extended parole of Pakistan Mulsim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz for one day.
Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar reportedly gave approval for the extension during a consultative meeting regarding a plea seeking extension in the PML-N leader’s view.
The PML-N had submitted an application to the Punjab Home Department for an extension in the parole period of party Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz.
They were released on a five-day parole period on Friday 27th November after the death of Begum Shamim Akhtar. The application said a large number of people have tp express their condolences with the Sharif family and the parole should be extended.
Earlier Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said the Punjab government would not allow any extension in parole period of Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza.
“Extending release on parole is not a part of government’s policy. Whether it is a member of the Sharif family or an ordinary citizen, the government will ensure the same law,” she said.
