Pakistan court reserves verdict on Imran Khan’s bail plea in cases registered against him in Punjab province since May 9
The Hindu
The Lahore High Court (LHC) reserved the verdict on Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan’s petition seeking bail in all cases registered against him in Punjab province following his arrest in a corruption case last week that sparked violent protests by his supporters.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on May 16 reserved the verdict on Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan's petition seeking bail in all cases registered against him in Punjab province following his arrest in a corruption case last week that sparked violent protests by his supporters.
Mr. Khan, 70, had filed the plea on Saturday, a day after being released on bail from Islamabad High Court (IHC).
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At the outset of the hearing, the court inquired about the absence of Mr. Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chief.
Responding to the query, Mr. Khan's lawyer said that he would appear before the court by 11 am.
The lawyer representing Punjab's interim government opposed the bail plea contending it was inadmissible.
"Imran Khan hasn't even appeared in the court and is seeking protective bail," the lawyer maintained.
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