LHC issues notice to Dawn journalist Cyril Almeida
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 4 July 2018
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The Lahore High Court has issued a notice to journalist Cyril Almeida for failing to appear in a treason case involving former Prime Ministers. The case revolves around an interview in which Sharif allegedly admitted terrorists involved in 26/11 were Pakistani.Summary
ISLAMABAD - The Lahore High Court has issued a notice to Dawn journalist Cyril Almeida in the case of treason against former Prime Ministers Nawaz Sharif and Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. According to Dunya News, a notice was issued to both Almeida and Sharif. They had failed to appear before a three-member bench. The case is about Sharif’s interview to Almeida in which he reportedly admitted that the terrorists who participated in 26/11 were Pakistanis. The case also impugns Abbasi. He allegedly disclosed minutes of the National Security Council’s meeting to Nawaz. On Abbasi’s request, the case was deferred until September 10.
KEY POINTS:
- LHC issued notice to Cyril Almeida and Nawaz Sharif.
- Treason case includes allegations against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
- Sharif's interview reportedly admitted Pakistani involvement in 26/11.
- Abbasi allegedly revealed National Security Council meeting details.
- Hearing deferred until September 10.
