ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) today granted time till Sept 23 to Maryam Nawaz, vice-president Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to appoint new lawyer in a case against her conviction in the Avenfield reference.
During the hearing, justice Amir Farooq remarked that hiring a lawyer is the right of everyone.
On the other hand, while talking to media after court appearance, Maryam Nawaz criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and said that it has failed to deliver. Pakistan will witness positive change and the fake incumbent government will be sent packing, she claimed.
The PML-N leader said that if her party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister then she will also stand in his support.
Maryam Nawaz further avoided question related to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
Earlier, IHC had expressed anger at Maryam Nawaz for speaking loudly in the courtroom during the hearing.
While giving remarks, Justice Amir Farooq said the accused who does not care about the sanctity of the court is not entitled to bail.
