Kh Asif released on bail in assets beyond means case

LAHORE: PMLN leader Khawaja Asif has been released on bail in a money laundering and assets beyond means case. The decision to grant the bail was announced by the Lahore High Court a day ago in exchange for bail bonds worth Rs10 million

Following the court's decision, prison officials on Thursday rushed to Jinnah Hospital where Khawaja Asif is admitted after undergoing surgery and handed over the bail orders to the hospital staff. Kot Lakhpat Jail Superintendent Kashif Rasool said that the court's orders have been implemented and Asif is free to go. Khawaja Asif's lawyer Najam Al Hassan said that doctors have advised him to stay in the hospital for two more days.