Money laundering case: Shehbaz's release on bail halted after objection by judge

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 04 Jan 2023

LAHORE: The release of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif on bail in a money laundering case has been halted after objection raised by one of the judges hearing the matter.

According to sources, Lahore High Court (LHC) judge Justice Asjad Javed has expressed disagreement over the ruling of granting bail to PML-N leaders.

Justice Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Asjad Javed will now submit separate written verdicts in this regard while the decision on Shehbaz Sharif’s case will now be taken by the referee judge.

Justice Asjad Javed has also informed about his objection to LHC Chief Justice Qasim Khan, who in turn has dissolved the bench hearing National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references.

On April 14, 2021, LHC had approved the bail plea of Shehbaz Sharif in a money laundering case.

After hearing arguments from both sides, the court had directed the authorities to release him from Kot Lakhpat jail over two surety bonds of Rs5 million each.