Nawaz approaches IHC for permission to submit additional medical documents

Petition asks for approval to submit a verified medical report from a foreign doctor

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday filed an application in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to submit additional documents in a plea seeking bail suspension on medical grounds.

The petition filed by Nawaz's lawyer, Munawar Iqbal, asks for approval to submit a verified medical report from a foreign doctor.

The petition also asks for a medical certificate from Aurora Healthcare Lahore to be part of the record

"Permission should be given to provide additional records so that justice can be ensured," stated the petition.

IHC summons DG NAB in Nawaz's bail plea

In May, the Supreme Court rejected Nawaz’s review petition seeking bail on medical grounds and permission to go abroad for medical treatment. The top court ordered him to surrender before the court as soon as his interim bail period ended. The bench, however, suggested his counsel to approach appropriate forum to get relief.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo’s counsel had approached IHC and cited medical reports stating that his condition was critical and required a stress-free environment to recuperate.