LHC rejects model Ayyan's second bail plea

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday rejected supermodel Ayyan Ali’s bail plea in a case pertaining to charges of currency smuggling.

A single-member bench of the LHC, headed by Justice Abdul Sami Khan, had earlier reserved its decision on Ayyan's plea.

Earlier during the hearing of the plea, customs officials had contended that Ali was caught attempting to smuggle over $500,000 to a foreign country within Islamabad airport limits, in light of which her bail plea should be rejected.

Sardar Latif Khosa, the counsel for the accused, had argued that Ayyan did not have a boarding card. He said the model, who had received the money after selling some of her properties, was attempting to hand it over to her brother at the airport when she was detained by customs officials.

The court, which had earlier reserved its decision subsequently rejected her bail plea, but a detailed order has not yet been released.

Speaking to the press, Khurram Latif Khosa says they will apply for bail again.

Ayyan had filed a bail plea in the LHC against her detention by customs officials in the ongoing currency smuggling case in a Rawalpindi customs court.

Ali's lawyer in an LHC hearing last week accused the plaintiff of employing delaying tactics, contending that the prosecutor had on several occasions sought more time to present evidence.

Earlier today, a Rawalpindi customs court extended Ayyan’s judicial remand until July 6. The model has been sent on judicial remand at least thirteen times since she was first detained by customs officials.

Ayyan Ali was arrested at Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport on March 14 on charges of charges smuggling after being caught with over half a million dollars by customs officials.

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Imran Gabol is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn with over a decade of experience in journalism. He covers politics, climate change, human rights, education, and metropolitan affairs. He can be found on X at @gabolizm.

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Cyrus

Jun 29, 2015 01:53pm

Looks as though she won't get bail until she does some talking.

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asad

Jun 29, 2015 02:21pm

It looks more like she is about to get bailed and that will be the end of it. She'll be taking the next flight to Dubai.

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JUSTICE

Jun 29, 2015 02:22pm

After the bail she will leave Pakistan this is all pre plan to save those corrupts politican who were involved in money laundering

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S. Ullah Swati

Jun 29, 2015 02:38pm

Impressed by the PPP-based Lawyer arguments of handing over 500,000£ to her brother in airport. Pakistan is a safe country to carry that much cash!!!!

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Mystic

Jun 29, 2015 02:39pm

Why is court delaying the verdict if bail can not be granted? In similar cases, courts have imposed only fines without detaining the accused. Super singer RFAK was also detained shortly while trying to carry $125K cash at Delhi airport but released after few hours.

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Tariq Amir

Jun 29, 2015 02:42pm

This case looks like going no where.

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Mustafa

Jun 29, 2015 02:49pm

Everyone has right for a fair trial.But now its the job for proscecutors to prove the case.And if it is proven then all the linkages and open also.I really wonder why Latif Khosa is representing her, not that he is a great lawyer but he belongs to PPP, which says a lot

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waleed

Jun 29, 2015 02:49pm

wat a argument dat she does not have boarding pass and want to handour money at airport, it all sumugling, why she does not hand over money to her brother at home ,and caring such a large amount, and she iz doing dis for past two years.

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M Harith

Jun 29, 2015 03:12pm

What a story? Nothing will come out of it and the actual culprits, the big fish will go scott free. Big fish has already gotten one custom officer killed to save his skin. He'll not stop here.

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khanm

Jun 29, 2015 03:41pm

She is holding on to fear and secrets....There are no secrets that time does not reveal... who so ever she is protecting... are probably busy in eliminating the evidence.. listen to the sound of your conscience and do whatever is right...either way she does not have many choices...

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Kashif

Jun 29, 2015 03:48pm

You don't get boarding pass before you clear security and customs. Boarding pass argument simply doesn't hold any ground. bail had to be rejected

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Aslam Khan Ken

Jun 29, 2015 03:51pm

Silly arguments by the PPP lawyer. Let her spend rest of her life if she is not telling names of the real looters of the country's money. Shame on those who are smuggling hard currency from Pakistan while making speeches against corruption.

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Sheraz

Jun 29, 2015 03:53pm

keep here in custody else she will follow the same fly to Dubai!

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Nasiroski

Jun 29, 2015 03:54pm

This is a joke, again the carrier faces the music. The real culprits will never get convicted, if history is any indication.

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M.Saeed

Jun 29, 2015 03:58pm

There are people who are stronger than the law in Pakistan and would use all their power of corruption to make any body talk for them. But, those who are honest, would continue to get shuffled. In the meantime, Ayyan would act as the best possible shock-absorber for all.

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Anwar

Jun 29, 2015 03:58pm

Wise decision is to delay this case and hidden hands would be exposed finally. Just wait and see. Mafias use these models. Secrecy behind this money laundering scanadale will be exposed only if she'd have to stay longer behind the bars

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keep it simple

Jun 29, 2015 03:59pm

Deduct tax and let her go.

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Muzaffar Ali

Jun 29, 2015 04:21pm

She is innocent till proven guilty....she is the "fall guy"

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Ahmed

Jun 29, 2015 04:33pm

What is the real story behind this delayed justice.

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Khwaja

Jun 29, 2015 04:41pm

Latif Khosa, ex. governor of Punjab, making us believe the absurdity of handing over of money to his brother at the airport. BTW no one is talking about the innocent investigative officer.

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Justwsf

Jun 29, 2015 05:06pm

Justice delayed.... in simple case... Should be freed or decided ....

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Alien

Jun 29, 2015 05:07pm

There is still justice in Pakistan,,,,,,,,, good decision from LHC....,..

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adnan

Jun 29, 2015 05:11pm

Any other country and she would lose the money automatically and also be looking at a jail sentence.

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Ali (CA)

Jun 29, 2015 06:09pm

Pathetic argument by her lawyer. Arrival and departure lounges are quite separate.

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Muhammed ali

Jun 29, 2015 06:18pm

Did she have a ticket? If not then why was she being custom checked....all does not add up.

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asgher

Jun 29, 2015 06:37pm

This goes to all the people who are a part of a political secret....Run and dont return. Nobody will be ever coming forward to bring you out incase if you are caught. EAch side will keep shuffling you like a deck of cards to milk their political motive... Sualat mirza, Uzair baloch or Ayaan ali... political parties will never ever let them walk free.

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Shah

Jun 29, 2015 06:39pm

"handing over 500,000£ to her brother at the airport" ? argument by the Lawyer Sardar Latif Kohosa. What a nonsense. Who made him a Supreme Court Lawyer?

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Tanveer Khan

Jun 29, 2015 06:59pm

I wonder this case get so much media attention, but we do not see much progress in the cases like Zardari denouncing military, or even the Axact case. I am sure most of us here want to know how are the security authorities behaving with Shoaib Sheikh, or recent judicial decision on his case. There are so many pending cases that become a matter of discussion for us for few days, and even our renowned journalist do not investigate further into the cases.

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Moby

Jun 29, 2015 07:02pm

Remand extended 13 times??? This is very fishy, and definitely unjust.

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Abdul Mannan Mulla

Jun 29, 2015 09:30pm

I believe recently Government of Pakistan has deducted the TAX amount due from her. So I don't understand why she is being held back in the Adiala Jail. It's advisable to release her soonest, nevertheless, close watch should be maintained by the Pakistani FIA on her future movements. This will enable Pak Government to one day Catch the Big Bad Fish.

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Naeem Zubair

Jun 29, 2015 09:47pm

Picture shows as if she is coming for beauty contest, not to attend LHC.

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Rana

Jun 29, 2015 10:53pm

Look at her lawyers; former governor Latif Khosa and former chairman senate Farooq Naiq ; something is wrong somewhere :)

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farschess

Jun 29, 2015 11:40pm

Why don't she speak the truth and bring those to justice who are behind her? I think she has fallen pray to money launderers.

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M. Johri ---canada

Jun 30, 2015 12:23am

Justice should be served. She must name the persons ,who are behind $500,000. The real culprits should be brought forward,

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Abdulla Hussain

Jun 30, 2015 01:03am

The delay in submitting formal chalan against her is making all the delay in getting bail. There could be several reason for this delay including cover-up. Ayan should name all the elite class she was working for & with.

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Muzaffar Ali

Jun 30, 2015 01:58am

The Government has a weak case....she will be freed very soon! If she had a boarding pass, then the story would have had a different ending. Carrying huge amount of currency is common in Pakistan!

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adnan

Jun 30, 2015 02:11am

eventually she wi be fined heavy and cleared of further charges. then she wil go on to become highest selling and most expensive model in Asia.....EVER

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Inteha

Jun 30, 2015 08:49am

Is she in prison or at red carpet?

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