The Sindh High Court (SHC), hearing a plea of former president Dr Arif Alvi, has granted protective bail for 20 days in three cases against a surety or Rs50,000.
Petitioner's counsel, Barrister Ali Tahir, argued that despite peaceful protests, cases have been registered in different cities - Mianwali, Texila and Rawalpindi - under serious provisions including the Terrorism Act.
The purpose of registering cases against Dr Alvi is to exert political pressure on the former president. Barrister Ali Tahir appealed the court to grant protective bail for 20 days so that he and his client approach the relevant courts.
The lawyer also sought court order to prevent Sindh Police from arresting the petitioner. It has been requested to refrain them from including Arif Alvi's name in FIRs.
Later talking to the media, the former president said, it is not known that how many cases have been registered and what charges. Everyone knows that false FIRs have been registered.
He said, "A friend of mine who has undergone a surgery in the United States, his name is also included in the FIR.
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