ATC confirms interim bail of alleged mastermind in MPA Bilal Yasin attack case.

LAHORE -- An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday confirmed interim bail of alleged mastermind, Mian Haseeb Vicky, in MPA Bilal Yasin attack case.

The court ordered the accused to submit surety bonds of Rs 100,000 for availing the relief.

ATC Judge Ejaz Ahmad Buttar heard the bail application of Mian Haseeb Vicky. The accused along with his counsel Mian Ali Ashfaq Advocate appeared before the court, during the proceedings.

The counsel argued before the court that his client had been nominated 12 days after the occurrence of the incident in the light of supplementary statements by a witness. He submitted that the allegation of the consultation was based on speculations. He submitted that the parties had old enmity and it was the only reason that his client was nominated in the matter. He pleaded with the court to confirm the...