The Islamabad High Court (IHC) had on Monday rejected the petition of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif seeking bail on medical grounds.
Lahore (Pakistan Point News – 25th February, 2019) Former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has said that he can only pray for Nawaz Sharif’s health.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) had on Monday rejected the petition of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif seeking bail on medical grounds.
A journalist later asked the former chief justice to comment on the development.
Upon the question, Saqib Nisar said that I can only pray for Nawaz Sharif’s health.
“May Allah give him health,” he said.
The court announced the judgment in an open court.
Nawaz Sharif will continue to remain imprisoned, the judgment read, adding that such a petition can’t be heard.
Nawaz is currently admitted at Jinnah Hospital Lahore for treatment.
The IHC had on February 20 reserved a verdict on petition of deposed prime minister Nawaz Sharif seeking bail on medical grounds.
The former PM had filed the petition, seeking bail from the court on medical grounds on Jan 25.
Nawaz's counsel, Khawaja Harris, requested to grant a bail to the PML-N supremo on humanitarian grounds and for necessary medical check-ups.
An accountability court judge Muhammad Arshad Malik had sentenced Sharif to seven years in prison on Dec 24 in the Al Azizia case.
