The District and Sessions Courts of Islamabad issued on Saturday non-bailable arrest warrant for Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) newly elected member of the National Assembly, KhurramShehzad Nawaz, in connection to the “Azadi March” case.
The case, presided over by Judicial Magistrate Shaista Khan Kundi, saw the appearance of notable political figures Asad Umar and Ali Nawaz Awan, who surrendered themselves in court.
However, Khurram Nawaz failed to appear despite summons, leading to the issuance of the arrest warrant against him.
The magistrate issued the warrants for KhurramShahzad Nawaz for not appearing in the court despite being summoned.
The court approved Asad Umar and Ali Nawaz Awan’s pleas for warrants cancellation after they voluntarily surrendered to the court.
Both also submitted new pleas for acquittal in the case, on which the court sought arguments on February 26.
On Friday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had restored the victory notifications of three PML-N candidates who won seats from Islamabad’s National Assembly constituencies of NA-46, NA-47 and NA-48.On Friday, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had restored the victory notifications of three PML-N candidates who won seats from Islamabad’s National Assembly constituencies of NA-46, NA-47 and NA-48.
The electoral watchdog upheld the victory of PML-N’s AnjumAqeel from NA-46, Tariq FazalChaudhry from NA-47 and Raja Khurram Nawaz from NA-48.
