ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the government’s decision to hand over captured Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan to Indian authorities at the Wagah Border in Lahore. Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced to release the pilot as ‘peace gesture’ at a joint session of parliament. The petitioner said that the premier did not take the parliament into confidence over the government’s decision to release the Indian pilot. “The Indian pilot was arrested when he was on a mission against Pakistan,” maintained the petitioner. When all the parliamentarians agree at a point then any debate over it is unnecessary,” said Chief Justice Minallah.

Source: Pakistan Today March 01, 2019 14:26 UTC