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Summary The LHC will hear a petition filed in 1990 that pleads disqualification of Nawaz Sharif.
The Lahore High Court has shown consent to immediately hear the petition filed in 1990, pleading for disqualification of Nawaz Sharif.Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Umer Atta Bandeyal heard the case on Thursday.Lawyer of the petitioner argued that Mian Nawaz Sharif distributed plots worth billions of rupees for seeking political advantages and is also involved in transferring billions abroad through money laundering.He said that Nawaz Sharif does not adhere to Article 62 and 63 of the constitution, therefore the court should disqualify him and hear the case on his disqualification at the earliest. At this the Chief Justice consented to hearing the petition.
