Posted 2/14/2024, 8:10:44 AM
Parvez Elahi Granted Bail in Illegal Appointment Case, But Will Remain Jailed Due to Other Pending Cases
- LHC granted bail to Parvez Elahi in illegal appointment case of Muhammad Khan Bhatti as chief minister's principal secretary
- Elahi was arrested last June and has faced multiple arrests and releases since then related to May 9 protests
- Bhatti had been discharged from the case previously by a judicial magistrate
- Elahi's lawyers argued notification was issued by chief secretary before Elahi was CM
- Bail granted against surety bonds of Rs100,000 but Elahi expected to remain in jail due to other pending cases