Summary The PHC chief justice says such a decision cannot be taken without a court order.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Dost Muhammad Khan has questioned the legal grounds for the release of senior Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.
According to media reports Justice Khan made these remarks during the hearing of the missing persons’ case.
The PHC chief justice said such a decision cannot be taken without a court order, adding that neither the prime minister nor the president has the authority to order the release of such a high-profile criminal.
Justice Khan said if the court is not given a satisfying report over the issue of missing persons and measures taken in this regard till the next hearing, a larger bench will be constituted to hear the case.
The hearing was adjourned till December 10.
