ISLAMABAD – The Peshawar High Court has granted protective bail to PTI leaders Shibli Faraz and Zartaj Gul in separate legal cases, offering them interim relief amid ongoing judicial proceedings. The decision ensures that arrest warrants will not be executed until granted fuller hearings.
Both politicians appeared before the court on their own petitions. The bail orders apply as safeguards while their cases proceed through the legal system, allowing them to avoid immediate detention.
Political observers note that the judicial reprieve may have broader implications for PTI’s legal standing, as Faraz and Gul remain prominent voices within the party. Legal experts expect them to challenge allegations in lower courts and potentially escalate the matters through appeal processes.
Faraz and Gul’s affiliations with the PTI leadership have placed them at the center of multiple high-profile investigations. Their protective bail grants are seen as crucial in maintaining their public presence and participation in party affairs during the legal proceedings.
The Peshawar High Court clarified that the interim relief is not final acquittal and that both individuals must appear before the court as required in subsequent hearings. The next judicial dates for proceedings are expected to be set in the coming weeks.
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