RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - The Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court has ordered the authorities to release Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid after approving his bail in the May 9 riots case.
Anti-Terrorism Court's judge Malik Ijaz Asif heard the bail plea of Sheikh Rashid in the May 9 riots case.
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The former interior minister was asked to submit surety bonds of Rs0.2 million and he would be released from Adiala jail after the due process.
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Sheikh Rashid's counsel Sardar Abdul Razzaq and Sardar Shehbaz appeared before the court. The prosecution lawyer was absent during the hearing.