Nawaz Sharif Acquitted in Corruption Case, Opening Door to Political Comeback
• Nawaz Sharif's conviction in Al-Azizia case declared void by Islamabad High Court, acquitted despite NAB's request for retrial
• Legal experts believe acquittals may make Nawaz Sharif eligible to contest polls and hold public office again
• IHC observes that trial court convicted Nawaz Sharif on the basis of photocopied evidence
• NAB tries to get case remanded back to accountability court citing removal of trial judge Arshad Malik over misconduct
• Nawaz Sharif's counsel opposes remand, says late judge had convicted under duress; verdict prompts celebrations among PML-N supporters