Zardari's release not result of any deal: Murad Ali Shah

Sindh CM said that there is freedom of speech but freedom after speech is not guaranteed here.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali shah said that release of former president Asif Ali Zardari is not a result of any deal, and he will be facilitated as per law.

Speaking to media after attending a human rights seminar, Sindh CM asserted that Zardari was given bail on medical grounds. He expressed to have a Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting where he could raise the matter of Sindh’s rights.

On the issue of defamation of Sindh police, Murad Ali Shah expressed that the provincial Inspector-General (IG) report to the Sindh government, and there is no problem with anyone. Sindh CM added that there is freedom of speech but freedom after speech is not guaranteed here. 

Earlier, The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted bail to former president Asif Ali Zardari on medical grounds in two references regarding fake bank accounts in Park Lane and mega money laundering cases.

IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah headed the bench which conducted the hearing. The court directed the erstwhile president to submit two surety bonds worth ten million rupees each.

Additional Prosecutor General (APG) National Accountability Bureau (NAB) read the medical reports of Asif Ali Zardari, which were submitted during the hearing, upon Justice Athar Minallah directions.

According to the reports, the erstwhile president is suffering from diabetes and heart disease and needs to undergo angiography, whereas, angioplasty may also be required while putting the stents. Asif Zardari’s life is in danger and his treatment is not possible in jail, the report said.

The NAB told the court that two references regarding fake bank accounts in Park Lane and mega money laundering cases have been filed. The court remarked that it means the anti-graft watchdog does not further require custody of the suspect as references have already been lodged.

The trial of Asif Ali Zardari will take time to finish therefore his bail is approved on medical grounds against surety bonds, the IHC said.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talked to media outside the IHC and thanked the court for granting bail to his father, Asif Ali Zardari.

“The former president’s medical reports were submitted in the court. We are thankful to the IHC for approving bail on medical grounds as Asif Zardari’s reports are worrisome.

“PPP will not come under pressure of anyone. Asif Ali Zardari is a huntsman and he is coming out to hunt down the player [Imran Khan]. The incumbent government has destroyed Pakistan’s economy.

“This year will be the government’s last as we shall come to power next year with the help of people’s mandate.”

Let it be known that Asif Ali Zardari’s health condition is unstable as he is finding it difficult to speak owing to heart problem.

According to the hospital sources, Asif Zardari’s fast heart rate is also creating problems for him to walk. Doctors are likely to plan a cardiac procedure and change the medicine after the erstwhile president’s detailed check-up.

It is pertinent here to mention that Asif Zardari is admitted to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad.