Tag: Al-Azizia reference
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Nawaz Sharif free in Avenfield apartments reference
In a massive relief for the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted PML-N supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield reference on Wednesday. جب انسان ظلم سہنے کے باوجود اپنے معملات اللّہ تعالیٰ کے سپرد کر دیتا ہے تو وہ پوری دنیا کے سامنے انسان کو کس…
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NAB has ‘no objection’ to revival of Nawaz’s appeals
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that they have no objection to the reinstatement of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s conviction appeals in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield cases. Sharif, who appeared before the IHC, previously sought the restoration of his appeals against the sentences given in the two corruption…
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All ‘good news’ for Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s legal battles continued as the accountability court in Islamabad undertook the hearing of the Toshakhana reference today. The proceedings, overseen by Judge Muhammad Bashir, saw significant developments and stringent security measures. Rana Muhammad Irfan, the designated pleader, was present at the court. The lawyer representing Nawaz assured the court…
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Punjab caretakers suspend Nawaz’s sentence in Al-Azizia reference
In a surprise move, the Punjab caretaker government has suspended the sentence of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference. According to Asim Naseer of Samaa TV, the Punjab caretaker government has used its power under Section 401 of the Criminal Procedure Code to suspend the sentence. Nawaz Sharif’s sentence was also suspended…
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A timeline of Nawaz Sharif’s fall from power and return to Pakistan
Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif got disqualified when the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) announced its decision on July 28, 2017 in the Panama Papers case. After that, Nawaz Sharif and three of his children were referred to an accountability court, which was ordered to file corruption cases against…
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Nawaz’s legal team files protective bail to prevent him from being arrested
The legal team of frmer prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif has filed a bail petition in Islamabad High Court (IHC) to prevent officials from arresting him when he reaches Pakistan on October 21. Sharif was declared a proclaimed offender by IHC in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia cases due to non-compliance.…
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Nawaz Sharif’s legal team all set to file protective bail
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s legal team is gearing up to file three petitions seeking protective bail in the Avenfield, Al-Azizia, and Toshakhana cases. These petitions are expected to be submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) as per sources of Dawn’s reporter Malik Asad. It is pertinent to mention that Nawaz Sharif is set…
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LHC sacks controversial judge who convicted Nawaz Sharif
Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Muhammad Qasim Khan on Friday dismissed controversial judge Arshad Malik from his post, Geo reported. According to reports, the decision was taken by the administration committee of the LHC, which was chaired by LHC CJ and attended by seven other senior judges, including justices Ameer Bhatti, Malik Shahzad…