IHC issues contempt of court notice to Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan for contempt of court.

According to a notification issued by the IHC, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan in a press conference criticised the institution of the judiciary and stated that bail granted to Nawaz Sharif will open a floodgate of similar requests by prisoners suffering from various diseases.

'While maligning the honourable courts went to say that the case of the accused [Nawaz] was heard during the evening 'as a special dispensation',' the notice read.

The statement added that Awan 'made an attempt to...

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