- Home
- Pakistan
- News
- Govt requests LHC to transfer Rana Sanaullah case to Rawalpindi, start trail immediately
Govt Requests LHC To Transfer Rana Sanaullah Case To Rawalpindi, Start Trail Immediately
Muhammad Irfan Published October 19, 2019 | 02:41 PM
The Federal Government on Saturday requested the Lahore High Court (LHC) to start the trial of Rana Sanaullah drug case, immediately by transferring it to Rawalpindi for the protection of witnesses
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Oct, 2019 ) :The Federal Government on Saturday requested the Lahore High Court (LHC) to start the trial of Rana Sanaullah drug case, immediately by transferring it to Rawalpindi for the protection of witnesses.
"It is my humble submission to the Chief Justice Lahore High Court to shift Rana Sanaullah's case to Rawalpindi and order the court to conduct its hearing on daily basis," Minister of State for Narcotics Control Shehryar Khan Afridi said while addressing a press conference here.
The minister also asked Inspector General Punjab to ensure protection of witnesses to the case as they complained of being threatened.
"From the very first day, I emphasize in every press conference, talk show and other forums to start Rana Sanaullah's trial but I am failed to understand the reason behind procrastination," he said, citing the report of a national daily which stated that the duty judge had turned down the prosecution plea for initiation of Rana's trial.
He said the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) had sufficient evidences against the senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (Rana Sanaullah) in narcotics case and would be provided when the trial begun.
Therefore, the trial of Rana Sanaullah should be started at the earliest in order to remove confusion among the masses, he added.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
Putin says plans to visit China in May
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Naval Chief participates in 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium in China
10 minutes ago -
Int'l symposium addresses capacity building for safe, environmentally sound ship recycling in Pakist ..
30 minutes ago -
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
54 minutes ago -
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
54 minutes ago -
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
1 hour ago -
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
1 hour ago
-
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil Rights in South Asia ..
2 hours ago -
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
2 hours ago -
Pakistan embassy organizes scholarship award ceremony in Kathmandu
2 hours ago -
SC to hear case pertaining IHC judges' letter on April 30
2 hours ago -
SC orders removal of barriers outside buildings in Karachi
2 hours ago -
PFA launches crackdown, impose fine for selling expired drinks, food items
2 hours ago