Karachi (September 20, 2018): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision comes as a relief for the Sharif family.While reacting on the IHC Decision, Bilawal said that the Sharif family was going through tough time after the untimely demise of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. Bilawal said, “The PPP and martyred Benazir Bhutto fought for the independence of the judiciary and were an integral part of this important movement. The PPP has also suffered at the hands of judicial verdicts but not once have we disrespected the courts.”
Bilawal said that he could not comment on the legal aspects of this verdict as courts are yet to decide on the appeals.
He said rule of law and independence of the judiciary are essential for any democratic system to thrive.Earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) nullified sentence against Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain Retired Safdar in Avenfield Reference.