IHC grants interim bail to Dr. Shahid Masood
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 October 2018
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The Islamabad High Court has granted interim bail to Dr. Shahid Masood in a significant corruption case involving Pakistan Television. The bail is effective until November 12, following a previous rejection by a lower court.Summary
ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad High Court on Monday granted interim bail until November 12 to NewsOneTV analyst Dr. Shahid Masood in the Pakistan Television (PTV) corruption case.
Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani heard the case.
The prominent analyst had challenged the decision of Special Judge Central Kamran Basharat who rejected his application for confirmation of his interim pre-arrest bail on October 25 and ordered his arrest.
The case relates to his alleged involvement in embezzlement as the head of PTV by entering into a contract with a fake company for earning media rights from the Pakistan Cricket Board. As a result of this, PTV reportedly suffered massive financial loss.
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Key Points
- IHC grants interim bail to Dr. Shahid Masood until November 12.
- The case involves alleged embezzlement at Pakistan Television (PTV).
- Masood entered into contracts with a fake company for media rights.
- PTV reportedly suffered significant financial losses as a result.
- Previous bail application was rejected, leading to a court appearance.
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