Another twist in Meera’s tale

LAHORE: In yet another twist in the unfolding tale of film star Meera’s marriage, Family Court judge Shazia Khalid imposed a Rs 3,000 fine on Meera after the actress’s counsel withdrew a petition, seeking the dissolution of her purported marriage with Attiqur Rehman.

Separately, an additional district and sessions judge on Thursday extended the interim bail of the actress and her family members until September 26.
On September 6, the court had granted interim bail to Meera, her mother Shafqat Zohra, father Syed Muhammad Sarwar, brother Ahsan Abbas and brother-in-law Mushtaq Ahmad, in a case registered against them on the charge of theft and threatening her purported husband Attiqur Rehman of dire consequences. The complainant, under an order passed by the court of additional sessions judge, had got a case registered against them, alleging they took away valuables worth thousands of rupees from his house and also hurled life threats at him. The accused, later, secured pre-arrest bail in the case. Attiq’s counsel sought more time from the court for discussion, but Meera’s counsel objected to it, saying it was unnecessary wastage of time. However, the court gave Attiq’s counsel and the investigation officer a last chance to get ready on the next hearing for presenting their arguments. Talking to reporters after appearing before the court, Meera said she was being bothered illegally.

Asma Jahangir: Meanwhile, a private TV channel reported that renowned lawyer and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Chairwoman Asma Jahangir would represent Meera in court.

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