Azad Kashmir High Court Grants Bail to Missing Poet Ahmed Farhad

The court’s decision to grant bail marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga, promising a temporary reprieve for Farhad as the legal proceedings continue.

Muzaffarabad – In a significant legal development, the High Court of Azad Kashmir has approved the bail of renowned poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad. The court granted his release on a bond of Rs 2 lakh.

Farhad, who had mysteriously disappeared from Islamabad in May, was the subject of an intense search and a legal battle spearheaded by his wife, Urooj Zainab. Zainab filed a missing person’s report with the Islamabad High Court, which led to heightened public and governmental attention on the case.

The mystery deepened until May 29, when Azad Kashmir police confirmed Farhad’s arrest. Subsequently, the federal government also acknowledged his detention, bringing an end to the 15-day period of uncertainty and speculation surrounding his whereabouts.

The court’s decision to grant bail marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga, promising a temporary reprieve for Farhad as the legal proceedings continue.

Islamabad Court Issues Notices in Duran-Idt Nikah Case; Hearing Adjourned to June 21

The District and Sessions Courts Islamabad have issued notices to the parties involved in the high-profile Duran-Idt Nikah case, directing Khawar Manika and his lawyer to appear before the court on June 21. The court warned that a decision would be made based on the records if they fail to appear.

The hearing, presided over by Additional and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka, focused on applications for early hearings of appeals against the sentence and suspension of the sentence. Bushra Bibi’s lawyer, Usman Riaz Gul, presented the Islamabad High Court‘s written decision, emphasizing the urgency for an immediate hearing.

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Judge Majoka remarked on the difficulty of scheduling the decision for the next day due to a backlog of bail applications, but assured that a verdict would be reached within ten days. Despite the request to reserve the hearing for the next day to incorporate the notices into the record, Judge Majoka maintained that issuing a written order for the current hearing was more substantial.

Following the arguments, the court adjourned the case until June 2