There is often a patter­n of behavi­our and action­s taken when a VIP or politi­cian is sent to prison­On February 25, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s bail plea to the Islamabad High Court on grounds of medical illness was rejected. The plea claimed Sharif suffers from several medical issues and requires treatment outside the prison or beyond the walls of Jinnah Hospital, where he is currently. The patterns hint at mockery of court laws but we leave judgment to the honourable court as this is an ongoing case. To draw sudden attention to medical ailments makes for a tenuous argument for bail. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.

Source: The Express Tribune February 26, 2019 04:49 UTC