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Nawaz Sharif granted six weeks' bail on medical grounds

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been granted six weeks' bail on medical grounds by the Supreme Court. Sharif is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence for not disclosing assets abroad.

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Published : Mar 26, 2019, 7:54 PM IST

Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court has granted six weeks' bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for medical treatment at a domestic hospital.

Nawaz Sharif's supporters

In Tuesday's ruling, the court said Sharif — who has heart-related issues — will not be allowed to leave the country.

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Disqualified from office by the Supreme Court in 2017 over corruption allegations, Sharif is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence for not disclosing assets abroad.

Lawyers for the three-time former prime minister said he needs urgent medical treatment, and authorities expect his release later on Tuesday.

In late February, an appeals court rejected Sharif's appeal and refused to release him on medical grounds.

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Islamabad: Pakistan's Supreme Court has granted six weeks' bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for medical treatment at a domestic hospital.

Nawaz Sharif's supporters

In Tuesday's ruling, the court said Sharif — who has heart-related issues — will not be allowed to leave the country.

Also Read:Israeli defence system intercepts Gaza rockets

Disqualified from office by the Supreme Court in 2017 over corruption allegations, Sharif is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence for not disclosing assets abroad.

Lawyers for the three-time former prime minister said he needs urgent medical treatment, and authorities expect his release later on Tuesday.

In late February, an appeals court rejected Sharif's appeal and refused to release him on medical grounds.

Also Read:Healthy reefs flourish in remote atoll of Aldabra

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Islamabad: Pakistan's supreme court has granted six weeks' bail to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for medical treatment at a domestic hospital.



In Tuesday's ruling, the court said Sharif — who has heart-related issues — will not be allowed to leave the country.



Disqualified from office by the Supreme Court in 2017 over corruption allegations, Sharif is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence for not disclosing assets abroad.



Lawyers for the three-time former prime minister said he needs urgent medical treatment, and authorities expect his release later on Tuesday.



In late February, an appeals court rejected Sharif's appeal and refused to release him on medical grounds.


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