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Nawaz Sharif to be released from prison

A Pakistan Court has suspended the jail sentences of Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law in a corruption case

PTI Published 19.09.18, 10:31 AM
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A top Pakistani court on Wednesday suspended the jail sentences of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law in a corruption case, according to media reports.

A two-judge bench of Islamabad High Court heard the petitions filed by former Sharif, his daughter Maryam and son-in-law Capt. (retd) Muhammad Safdar challenging their conviction related to the purchase of luxury flats in London, Geo News reported.

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Justice Athar Minallah read the judgment and suspended the sentences handed to them by accountability court judge Mohammad Bashir on July 6. Sharif, Maryam and Safdar were sentenced to 11 years, eight years and one year, respectively, in prison in the Avenfield properties case.

The two-judge bench ordered the release of the former Prime Minister, his daughter and son-in-law.

Sharif, Maryam and Safdar were also directed to submit bail bonds worth Rs 0.5 million each.

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