LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday issued notice to journalistCyril Almeida in treason case against former prime ministers Nawaz Sharifand Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
A three-member bench headed by Justice Mazhar Ali Akbar heard the case on apetition seeking treason case against Nawaz Sharif and Shahid KhaqanAbbasi. Abbasi appeared before court. During the hearing, the court askedthat where is Cyril Almeida. After that the court issued notice to Cyrilfor appearing in next hearing.
In his petition, the petitioner mentioned that former prime minister ShahidKhaqan Abbasi violated the oath and leaked the information of nationalsecurity council committee’s meeting. However, the petition maintained thatNawaz Sharif betrayed the nation by giving controversial interview to thejournalist of renowned English newspaper Cyril Almeida.
Therefore; treason case should be initiated against both the leaders. Toreply, Abbasi refused to share any information of national security councilcommittee’s meeting with anyone. He also adopted a stance that he didn’treceive any court notice and he was come to the LHC to pursue another casewhich he has filed against the decision of appellate tribunal thatdisqualified him for life
After hearing arguments, the court adjourned the hearing of the case tillSeptember.