Pakistan’s Supreme Court will announce on Thursday its verdict in a contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani for failing to act on its directives to reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
A seven-judge bench headed by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk on Tuesday reserved its judgment in the case after the completion of arguments by the defence and the prosecution. Gilani could face a six-month prison term and disqualification if he is convicted.
Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk asked Gilani’s counsel, Aitzaz Ahsan, to ensure that the premier is present in court when the verdict is announced on Thursday.
Published 24 April 2012, 17:56 IST