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President Asif Ali Zardari. — File photo

LAHORE: During Monday’s hearing of the petition seeking contempt of court proceedings against President Asif Ali Zardari, the Lahore High Court (LHC) said its ruling with respect to cessation of political activities in the Presidency was not being implemented, DawnNews reported.

A five-judge full bench of the LHC, headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, has been hearing the petition seeking contempt of court proceedings against President Zardari for not complying with its May 12, 2011, judgment declaring political activities by the President unconstitutional.

The bench added that the president should adopt a honest approach in the petition, adding that if the presidency failed to respond positively, the bench would rule on the matter accordingly.

Earlier during the hearing, federation’s counsel, Barrister Wasim Sajjad, submitted an application requesting the adjournment of proceedings.

Justice Bandial said the bench had been apprised that no political activities were taking place in the Presidency, however, the media had been reporting that these were at their peak.

He further remarked as to what the bench should do with the government’s assurance regarding the cessation of political activites in the Presidency.

The bench later adjourned the hearing to March 29.

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