LAHORE – Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari recorded her statement before the Lahore Defamation Tribunal in a defamation case filed against Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Moeen Qureshi. The proceedings were conducted before Tribunal Judge Amanullah Khokhar, who is hearing the case under the Punjab Defamation Act 2024.
Details of the Case
Bokhari has sought Rs84 million in damages, alleging that Qureshi made defamatory remarks against her. The minister appeared before the tribunal and submitted her statement as part of the ongoing proceedings. The case remains under adjudication before the Lahore defamation tribunal.
Background
The defamation case stems from remarks made by Qureshi that Bokhari claims have damaged her reputation. The Punjab Defamation Act 2024 provides a legal framework for such cases, allowing individuals to seek compensation for defamatory statements.
Key Points:
- Azma Bokhari recorded her statement before Judge Amanullah Khokhar.
- The case is filed under the Punjab Defamation Act 2024.
- Bokhari seeks Rs84 million in damages from Moeen Qureshi.
- The tribunal is continuing its proceedings.
In a separate development, Saad Rafique rejected claims of a PML-N rout in the Gilgit-Baltistan polls, asserting that the party remains strong in the region. However, this is unrelated to the defamation case.
