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IHC restrains LEAs from arresting Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield, Al-Azizia references until Oct 24

Grants PML-N supremo protective bail

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October 19, 2023

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IHC restrains LEAs from arresting Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield, Al-Azizia references until Oct 24

A two-judge IHC bench on Thursday granted protective bail to PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references directing the law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) not to arrest the PML-N supremo until Oct 24.

Nawaz Sharif’s lawyers Amjad Pervez and Azam Nazeer Tarar appeared before court whereas NAB prosecutors Rafey Maqsood and Afzal Qureshi advanced arguments in the case.

Sharif’s counsel Tarar said the PML-N leader was declared proclaimed offender by a trial court, but now his warrants had been suspended by the court.

The IHC chief justice asked, “Are you in possession of the said order?” Tarar said the order had been issued and his colleagues were on way to court to submit it.

Later, the court granted the former prime minister protective bail and barred the authorities from arresting him in any of the two cases untill Oct 24.

Wednesday’s proceedings

A day earlier (Wednesday), the IHC bench had issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on two petitions filed by PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif, seeking protective bail in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia cases.

Nawaz will return to Pakistan on Saturday. He was convicted in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia references and declared a proclaimed offender in the Toshakhana vehicles case pending with an accountability court in Islamabad. The court adjourned the case till Thursday.

The bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb took up Nawaz’s pleas which were filed earlier on Wednesday.

The PML-N leader’s lawyer, Amjad Pervez, told the court that his client was seeking protective bail.

Referring to previous judgements, he said that in the past, absconders were granted protective bail in order to surrender before the court. “The court provides an opportunity whenever someone wants to surrender before it,” he said. He said his client had not taken undue advantage of his bail.

The judges heard the arguments and djourned the case for a day.

The IHC chief justice had formed the bench after the PML-N filed protective bail petitions to restrain the authorities from arresting party supremo Nawaz Sharif on his return on Oct 21.

The three-time prime minister was declared a proclaimed offender by the IHC in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia cases for his failure to comply. Sharif went to London for medical treatment with court’s permission in November 2019.

He had been convicted in both the cases by an accountability court. He was sentenced to seven years in jail in Al-Azizia reference and barred from holding public office for 10 years.

In the Avenfield reference, Nawaz Sharif was jailed for 10 years with 8 million pounds fine.
It may be recalled that a division bench had rejected Nawaz’s appeals in June 2021 for failing to appear before the court as he was in London.

The bench comprising Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani heard the appeals.
Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s claim

The Muslim League-N Senator, Irfan Siddiqui, a day earlier claimed that Nawaz Sharif would diligently meet all legal obligations upon his return.

In a tweet, Senator Irfan Siddiqui urged those making negative assumptions to exercise tolerance, stressing that Nawaz Sharif had made numerous appearances before the JIT and in courts . He said Nawaz consistently adhered to the law and there was no room for doubt.

Furthermore, Senator Siddiqui expressed trust that Nawaz Sharif, with the grace of God, was on his way back home, reaffirming his pledge to uphold the principles of the law, both now and in the future.

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KP CM Gandapur’s interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

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May 18, 2024

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KP CM Gandapur's interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

A district and sessions court of Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the interim bail of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur till May 28.

The additional district and sessions judge conducted hearing of interim bail plea for Ali Amin Gandapur in a case of arson and meddling government affairs. Advocate Muhammad Faisal Malik appeared on behalf of the KP chief minister.

During the hearing, a request was submitted by KP CM Gandapur for exemption from attending court proceedings which was accepted by the court.

Gandapur had made the request due to his official engagement in government affairs. Later, the additional district and sessions judge extended the interim bail of CM Gandapur till May 28.

It should be remembered that a case was registered against Gandapur in Nasirabad police station.

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CM Maryam directs measures for land record digitalisation

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May 18, 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued directives to implement concrete measures for the digitalization of land records across the province.

Presided over a crucial session focused on Board of Revenue reforms, CM Nawaz received a comprehensive briefing on the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) project.

During the session, officials from the Punjab Land Record Authority and Management of State Land provided insights into the project’s business plan and execution strategies.

The digitalization of land records under the PULSE project is being undertaken with the support of the World Bank.

This ambitious initiative aims to digitize all land records in Punjab on an owner-based system, marking a significant step towards transparency and efficiency in revenue management.

Key highlights from the briefing include the categorization of land properties into clear, and disputed categories, denoted by green, yellow, and red respectively.

Each buyer will be assigned a unique property number, streamlining legal processes and reducing complications associated with property transactions.

The implementation of a transparent partition of land and parcel document system will enhance the transparency and fairness of revenue management.

The digitalization process will also simplify the Record of Rights (Fard) and property transfer system, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for citizens.

In a move to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the government plans to introduce services such as overseas property transfer, mutation, registration, and e-survey.

CM Maryam Nawaz has underscored the importance of swift action and collaboration among relevant departments to expedite the digitalization of land records.

Provincial Information Minister Azma Bukhari, MPA Sania Ashiq, chief secretary, P&D chairman, SMU head and other officials attended the session.

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

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May 18, 2024

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to Pakistani students.

Prime Minister Sharif contacted the Pakistani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hassan Ali Zaigham by telephone and directed to provide all kind of support and assistance to the Pakistani students. He also ordered the Pakistani ambassador to visit the hostels and meet the students.

On this occasion, the Pakistani ambassador informed the prime minister about the current situation in Bishkek and said no Pakistani was killed in the incident.

He said the embassy was assisting the wounded students. The prime minister emphasised to keep in constant touch with the parents of the students and provide them timely information.

PM Sharif directed that all kinds of medical facilities should be provided to the injured students, and arrangements should be made for immediate return of the injured students who were willing to return to Pakistan.

Government of Pakistan will bear the cost of return of students. The prime minister said he was personally monitoring the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

“We will not leave our students alone in this situation. Our government is also in touch with the government of Kyrgyzstan,” said the prime minister.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the attacks on students from Pakistan and other countries in Kyrgyzstan. He directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to the Pakistani students.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the Pakistani Embassy had provided emergency numbers and was continuously monitoring the situation.

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