Avenfield reference: IHC grants time to Maryam Nawaz to appoint new lawyer
Justice Amir Farooq remarked that hiring a lawyer is the right of everyone.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday has granted time to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz till September 23 to appoint new lawyer in a case against her conviction in the Avenfield reference.
During the hearing, justice Amir Farooq remarked that hiring a lawyer is the right of everyone.
On the other hand, while talking to media after court appearance, Maryam Nawaz criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and said that it has failed to deliver. Pakistan will witness positive change and the fake incumbent government will be sent packing, she claimed.
The PML-N leader said that if her party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister then she will also stand in his support.
Maryam Nawaz further avoided question related to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Earlier, IHC had expressed anger at Maryam Nawaz for speaking loudly in the courtroom during the hearing.
While giving remarks, Justice Amir Farooq said the accused who does not care about the sanctity of the court is not entitled to bail.
