PM Imran Khan responds over Nawaz Sharif's bail

PM Imran Khan responds over Nawaz Sharif's bail

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday commented on the Supreme Court's decision to grant former premier Nawaz Sharif bail for six weeks and said his government respects court decisions.

The premier, who was informed about the top court's decision on Nawaz's petition while he was charring a meeting of the federal cabinet, said, "We had already directed that Nawaz be provided all medical facilities."

"The courts and institutions in the country are independent," he stated and added that he is praying for Nawaz's health.

PM Imran chaired a meeting of the federal cabinet today to discuss Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's visit to the country as well as the current economic and political situation.