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Court exempts Malik from personal appearance

RAWALPINDI: The Special Accountability Court on Saturday exempted Interior Minister Rehman Malik from appearing in person before the court in two references.

Earlier, Malik appeared before the special accountability judge in two references, submitted copies of bail – granted by the Lahore High Court – and sought exemption from appearing before the court in person. The court admitted his application and issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) before adjourning the hearing until January 12.

According to details, after the winter holidays, special accountability judge Najamul Hassan began hearing the cases that had been reopened after the Supreme Court decision regarding the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO).

In his application, Malik stated that it would not be possible for him to personally appear before the court owing to official engagements, both in Pakistan and abroad.

Talking to reporters after appearing before the court, the minister said the judiciary was completely independent and “we all respect it”.

“I will appear before the court whenever the court summons me. The people who have lodged these cases against me will also have to appear before courts,” he added......LINK.

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