Pakistani held in US deny charges
May 21, 2011 by Trend PK
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Pakistan born Imam and his son held in the US appeared before the court in Miami where they were indicted. Four charges were framed against 6 defendants. Khurram Waheed, the attorney for Sher Ali said while talking to the News Trends that charges were read out but no proof has been given.
Hafiz Sher Ali is prayer leader in a Miami mosque and his two sons have the US citizenship. The rest of the accused include Sher Ali’s daughter Amna and grandson Alam Zeb.
Executive Director of American Islamic Relations Council Nazar Hamza says the arrests have given rise to many apprehensions. The court adjourned the proceedings till May 23. The bail application of the accused will be considered in the next hearing.
Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali Takes Oath as SC Judge
August 4, 2009 by Trend PK
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ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court (SC) after which number of SC judges reaches to 17.
Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has administered the oath. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the SC ceremonial hall and attended by SC judges, the attorney general, federal law secretary and members of bar associations. The president elevated Justice Jamali to the Supreme Court on Saturday.
