Cabinet approves withdrawal of May 9 cases; special prosecutor appointed to conclude legal process

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Ruling affects Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz and Abdul Latif, declared fugitives

Court rules 'fugitives cannot claim constitutional rights without surrendering before the relevant court'

Advocate General Shah Faisal Uthmankhel confirmed he examined the case, found the appeal unfit, and rejected it

Accused were acquitted by the trial court on September 9

Judges push strict timelines, oversight mechanisms

Strikes down amendments curbing councils' powers

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