ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Accountability court Judge Muhammad Bashir, who sentenced two former prime ministers – Mian Nawaz Sharif and PTI founder, has retired.
Bashir was appointed to the accountability court on March 13, 2012. He retired today (Thursday) after serving as the accountability court Judge for 12 years.
Retired Judge Muhammad Bashir sentenced former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and retired Captain Safdar, PTI founder and Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case. He also heard cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
The accountability court judge also heard the cases against former prime ministers Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Raja Parvez Ashraf and Yousaf Raza Gilani.
Judge Bashir had taken medical leave after announcing the verdict in the Toshakhana case.