2023-11-29 21:00:38
Islamabad High Court Acquits Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in Corruption Case
Islamabad: In a major development, the Islamabad High Court has acquitted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in the corruption case. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Amar Farooq and Justice Miangal Hasan Aurangzeb, announced the verdict while considering the appeal filed by Sharif in the Avenfield corruption case, where he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018.
The anti-corruption committee also withdrew the appeal filed by the anti-corruption committee questioning Sharif’s acquittal in another case. The trial court’s acquittal was upheld by the High Court yesterday.
This decision comes as a big relief for Nawaz Sharif ahead of the elections. The Avenfield scandal is about the illegal acquisition of property in London.
Sharif, who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times, has been embroiled in various corruption cases over the years. His acquittal in the Avenfield case is seen as a significant victory for him and his political party.
The court’s decision has sparked mixed reactions from the public, with some expressing support for Sharif while others remain skeptical of the outcome. Nonetheless, the acquittal will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the political landscape in Pakistan.
As the news of the acquittal spreads, it will be interesting to see how it impacts the upcoming elections and the future of Nawaz Sharif’s political career.
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