RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notice to former soldier and analyst, General (retd) Amjad Shoaib for alleging that a government delegation met an Israeli delegation.  

A petition was heard against alleged meeting between two delegations during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Qatar, in which court sought an answer from Shoaib. Apart from PEMRA and PTA court also sent notices to Ministry of Technology.

During hearing, court inquired whether there are laws related to social media or not and if there are none, then court will make a decision on it. Justice Jawad Hasan remarked that while freedom of expression is allowed, there are still some limitations that should be followed. Petition was filed in court by leader of Peoples’ Lawyers Forum Mansoor Riaz Advocate in which it was argued that retired general had falsely accused government delegation. Petitioner requested that if Shoaib has any evidence, he should present it before court, otherwise, legal action may be taken against him. Court issued notice to parties and adjourned hearing of case till September 14.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 10 2022

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