Islamabad High Court reinstates Sheikh Ansar Aziz  as Mayor of Islamabad

Islamabad High Court reinstates Sheikh Ansar Aziz  as Mayor of Islamabad.

Federal government had suspended Islamabad Mayor Sheikh Ansar Aziz over corruption charges.

Islamabad High Court reinstates

The government suspended him with immediate effect for a period of ninety (90) days for fair conduct of inquiry.

As per notification, government took action under section 96, sub-section (1) of Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act, 2015 (X of 2015).

In February, a reference had been filed against the Islamabad Mayor.

It alleged that he was abusing his powers.

Moreover, according to charges, he was using staff for personal use.

He was reportedly operating official vehicles beyond his entitlement.

GTV