IHC rejects Nawaz's plea seeking suspension of sentence on medical grounds
Nawaz is currently undergoing treatment at Jinnah Hospital, LahoreISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected Nawaz Sharif’s plea seeking suspension of sentence in Al Azizia verdict on medical grounds. This was followed by an appeal challenging the verdict and another seeking suspension of the sentence on medical grounds. We have always accepted judiciary’s decisions and will take necessary legal steps.”IHC to hear Nawaz’s ‘medical grounds’ bail plea on Feb 18The deposed prime minister’s counsel, Khawaja Haris, had sought to withdraw the writ petition and pursue the plea seeking suspension of the sentence on medical grounds. In an earlier hearing, the bench noted that Nawaz’s medical reports contradicted each other. The verdict on plea seeking suspension of Nawaz’s sentence reservedRead the full judgment here:Read full story
Source: The Express Tribune February 25, 2019 07:37 UTC
