Times of Islamabad

IHC heard case against Nawaz Sharif appeal in Al Azizya case

IHC heard case against Nawaz Sharif appeal in Al Azizya case

*ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday heard the caseagainst Nawaz Sharif appeal over jail term in Al Azizya case.*

*IHC deferred hearing deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s writ petitionregarding suspension of jail term until his appeal in another case is notfixed before the court.*

A two-member bench comprising IHC Chief Justice Justice Athar Minallah andJustice Aamer Farooq heard the case earlier today.

The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo represented by KhawajaHarris sought his release in the Al-Azizia case.

Its is pertinent to note that the ousted PM was acquitted in the FlagshipInvestment case.

After hearing arguments from Sharif’s counsel, the court said it wouldrelease an appropriate order in the case in soon.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyam Aurangzeb, former Sindh governor MohammadZubair and Senator Mussadiq Malik were also present.