LHC to hear interim bail of Shehbaz Sharif today

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) will hear Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif’s plea in which he has sought extension in interim bail in cases related to money laundering and assets beyond income.

A two-member bench of LHC, comprising Justice Sardar Ahmed Naeem and Justice Farooq Haider, will hear Shahbaz Sharif’s bail plea. The court proceeding is scheduled to start at 10:30 am.

Azam Nazir Tarar and Amjad Pervez Advocate will give arguments on behalf of Shehbaz Sharif. On the other hand, strict security measures have been taken during his appearance in the Lahore High Court to avoid any untoward situation.

The petitioner has taken a stand as to why every petition against the opposition shows a patriotic Pakistani or an educated true Pakistani. In the case of acquittal, there is no legal right to take action against the petitioner of baseless allegations.

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During the last hearing, the lawyer of Shehbaz Sharif had said that arresting the opposition leader was nothing more than satisfying one’s ego. The investigating officer told the client that there was no need for further investigation. “You will be informed when needed. My clients are also ready to give an affidavit on this,” he said.