Maryam acquittal, country will move toward political stability - Press Release issued by Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt.

Islamabad -- September 30, 2022 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt

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Former President of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt on Friday said the acquittal of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz will increase political stability in the country, which will have a positive impact on the overall business environment. Politicians should stop using important institutions and courts for political interests, he said.

Shahid Rashid Butt said that the Islamabad High Court has acquitted Maryam Nawaz in the Avenfield reference and annulled her sentence, saying that no asset case can be framed against her as she was not a public office holder. The court observed that NAB has failed to prove the allegations and judgment cannot be given on hearsay, he added.

He observed that the decision of the High Court has raised questions about the performance of NAB and the reputation of this institution has been further damaged. Shahid Rashid Butt further said that the US is one of the largest export and import markets of Pakistan and daily blaming her for political motives is condemnable as it is against the national interests.

He said that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is working according to the country's interests. He wants cordial relations with America, China and Afghanistan...

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