President complies court order, dual office case disposed of

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Friday disposed of President's dual offices case after federation's lawyer apprised that there is no political activity going on in the presidency.

Earlier the counsel for the federation Waseem Sajjad informed the 5-member bench of the court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial that President Asif Ali Zardari has given up the office of co-chairperson of the party.

He also informed that no political activity is going on in the Aiwan-e-Sadr now.

Waseem Sajjad assured that the President will remain neutral and the presidency will not be used for any political activity.

LHC Chief Justice appreciating the action said it was encouraging that the President has complied with the Court's directive and later disposed of the case.