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  • As a woman, Shireen Mazari is worthy of respect: Hamza Shehbaz

    Hamza Shehbaz statment on Shireen Mazari arrest File Photo Hamza Shehbaz statment on Shireen Mazari arrest

    Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz has ordered the immediate release of the former federal minister and senior PTI leader Shireen Mazari, a few hours after she was arrested by Punjab’s anti-corruption department.

    According to reports, the former human rights minister was taken into custody in a case related to the encroachment of a piece of land in District Rajanpur.

    "As a woman, Shireen Mazari is worthy of respect. Arresting any woman is not in line with our social values," Hamza said in a statement. "If the arrest becomes inevitable as a result of an investigation, the law should take its course."

    He added that an investigation should be launched against the anti-corruption personnel who arrested Mazari. "PML-N as a political party believes in respecting women," he said.

    The case against the PTI leader was filed at the request of Deputy Commissioner Rajanpur, after which, the Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab registered the FIR.

    Mazari is accused of encroaching upon a piece of land. A complaint was lodged against her on March 11, 2022, while AC Rajanpur was directed to inquire into the matter.

    The official concerned prepared the report of the case on April 8 and in the light of this, the Anti-Corruption Establishment registered a criminal case under its Rules 2014.

    Following the arrest, the PTI moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) and announced to hold country-wide protests later today.