LHC accepts bail plea, orders release of Shehbaz Sharif

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Shehbaz Sharif elected as 23rd prime minister of Pakistan

Lahore: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday ordered to release PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif.

The court admitted the bail plea of Shehbaz Sharif in the assets beyond means case and ordered release of the PML-N leader.

The court also directed Shehbaz Sharif to submit two surety bonds worth Rs5 million each.

Earlier, the LHC had reserved its verdict after hearing arguments from the parties.

The former Punjab chief minister was arrested from the LHC premises last year on Sept 28 after his bail petition was dismissed.