LHC seeks proof Nawaz chairing govt meetings

LAHORE:

The Lahore High Court (LHC) took up a petition on Thursday filed against the alleged chairing of Punjab government meetings by PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif.

The petitioner, Mashkoor Hussain, argued that Nawaz neither holds the position of Punjab chief minister nor that of a provincial minister. Additionally, he does not occupy any other role within the provincial government, yet he is presiding over provincial cabinet meetings.

The petitioner urged the court to prohibit the former prime minister from chairing any government meetings in the future.

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During Thursday's proceedings, a single-member bench led by Justice Muzamil Akhtar Shabir asked the petitioner's counsel whether Nawaz officially issues instructions under his name and signature.

The petitioner's lawyer replied in the affirmative. "According to the official press release, Nawaz Sharif directed the provincial government to introduce electric motorbikes and operate underground trains."

The judge inquired where it is documented that Nawaz issued these directives during a cabinet meeting.

"Show us official documents to confirm that it was a cabinet meeting," he said.

The counsel argued that the press release and pictures were obtained from the official website of the Punjab government. However, the court directed the petitioner to submit official documents verifying that Nawaz chaired these official meetings.