CJ takes notice on acquittal of Khadija's attacker

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took notice of the acquittal of Khadija’s attacker, Shah Hussain.

Taking notice CJ has summoned record of the case at its branch registry Lahore on Sunday June 10, said a press release.

Lahore High Court on Monday acquitted a man accused of stabbing his female classmate, Khadija 24 times.

The convict Shah Hussain had been sentenced to five years in jail by a trial court on charges of stabbing Khadija Siddiqui.

The Lahore High Court heard his appeal against the conviction on May 25 and acquitted him.