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Friday September 27, 2024

Court acquits Fawad Chaudhry in ECP contempt case

The counsel told the court that the press conference was held in Lahore, however, the case was registered in Islamabad

By Khalid Iqbal
September 27, 2024
Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry speaks on current political developments in a video message released on June 30, 2024. — Screengrab/Facebook/@fawadchaudhryHussain
Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry speaks on current political developments in a video message released on June 30, 2024. — Screengrab/Facebook/@fawadchaudhryHussain

ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has acquitted former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) contempt case filed for allegedly using derogatory language against the ECP during a press conference in Lahore.

The counsel told the court that the press conference was held in Lahore, however, the case was registered in Islamabad. The court ruled in favour of Fawad, acquitting him of the contempt charges.