Judge in High-Profile Pakistan Corruption Cases Takes Medical Leave Until Retirement
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Judge Muhammad Bashir of the accountability court has applied for medical leave until his retirement on March 14, 2024 due to ill health.
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Judge Bashir has sentenced several high-profile political figures like Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Imran Khan, Asif Ali Zardari, and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in various corruption cases.
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He has requested leave from January 24th to March 14th in letters sent to the Islamabad High Court and Ministry of Law and Justice.
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In his letter, Judge Bashir wrote that he is unable to perform his duties anymore due to his physical condition.
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Judge Muhammad Bashir has heard prominent cases like the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case, Toshakhana case, LNG reference, and Sahiwal Rental Power reference.