ANF to challenge LHC’s verdict in Rana Sanaullah case: Firdous

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Special Assistant on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan announced that the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) will file an appeal against the verdict of the LHC for granting bail to PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah in the Supreme Court (SC). Speaking to the journalists in Islamabad, Firdous Ashiq Awan said that ANF will file an appeal against the detailed verdict of LHC that granted release to Rana Sanaullah on bail in drug smuggling case. “There are some realities with regard to the detailed verdict of Rana Sanaullah drug smuggling case, which needs to be pointed out,” the special assistant mentioned. She also criticised that the media trial of ANF is continued which is a national institution. It is pertinent to mention here that the Lahore High Court (LHC) had approved the bail petition of PML-N central leader in drugs smuggling case on December 24. The high court announced its reserved verdict where the judge ordered to release Rana Sanaullah after granting its bail plea in the drugs possession case. The petitioner was directed to submit two surety bonds worth Rs1 million each to the court. The special assistant also said that the legal team of the government has found many legal gaps in the Army Chief Tenure extension case. “In this regard, a review petition has been filed in the higher public interest,” she added. She said the project will bring prosperity in the canal system of Punjab and it will also prove beneficial for the agriculture sector of the country. Firdous Ashiq Awan further maintained said that Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the Jalalpur canal project which will give benefits to the people of Punjab.