Accountability Judge Bashir Seeks Early Retirement, Citing Health Reasons Before Sentencing Top Leaders
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Judge Muhammad Bashir of accountability court seeks leave from January 24 to March 14, until his retirement, citing health reasons.
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Bashir has sentenced high-profile figures like Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz, Imran Khan, Asif Zardari in corruption cases.
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Bashir states in letter to IHC and Ministry of Law that he is "unable to perform his duties due to ill health".
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Bashir was scheduled to retire on March 14, 2024 but has requested early leave.
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Bashir has heard major cases like Al-Azizia, Toshakhana, LNG reference against top political leaders.