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Arrest of PML-N workers evidence of Imran’s dictatorial mindset: Shehbaz

Arrest of PML-N workers evidence of Imran’s dictatorial mindset: Shehbaz
July 19, 2019
LAHORE (92 News) – After detentions of PML-N workers outside accountability court in Islamabad, Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the arrest of PML-N workers including women. “Detention of party workers among women is a proof of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s dictatorial mindset,” he mentioned. The opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) said that the arrests of peaceful workers show Imran Khan’s fear. He expressed his resolve to fight against these domineering and fascist tactics, and continue to struggle for people’s rights. Earlier today, at least 17 activists of PML-N have been detained by the security personnel outside the accountability court ahead of PML-N vice president Maryam Nawaz’s appearance in Avenfield reference. According to the reports, the security agencies have taken 17 PML-N workers including six women into custody outside the NAB court. The security was high alerted around the judicial complex during the appearance of Maryam Nawaz. The police arrested PML-N activists over violation of section 144 in the federal capital. The arrested PML-N workers were chanting anti-government slogans. However, strict security measures have been ensured to avoid any untoward situation. The aide lawyers of PML-N also raised slogan as ‘This black coat is vote for Mian’. The security was high alerted around the judicial complex during the appearance of Maryam Nawaz. The police arrested PML-N activists over violation of section 144 in the federal capital. On the other hand, the accountability court rejected the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) plea against Maryam Nawaz, daughter of incarcerated prime minister Nawaz Sharif, for submitting fake trust deed in Avenfield reference. Maryam Nawaz appeared before the accountability court. Judge Muhammad Bashir presided the hearing. The court declared the petition non-maintainable and ruled that no action can be taken in this regard until decision of Islamabad High Court (IHC). Wearing shirt having words ‘Free Nawaz Sharif’, Maryam Nawaz arrived at the court amid PML-N workers’ slogans against incumbent government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Maryam Nawaz was accompanied by her husband Captain (retd) Mohammad Safdar, Marriyum Aurangzeb, Pervez Rashid and Sadia Abbasi. Dozens of PML-N workers were also present at the premises to support their party leader. Earlier on July 9, an accountability Court in Islamabad had summoned Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz in Avenfield reference for submitting fake trust deed.