Judicial Drama: Sharif's Daughter Declared Innocent in One Hearing

In a dramatic turn of events, a Pakistani court has acquitted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's daughter, Rabia Imran, and her husband, Ali Imran Yousaf, of corruption charges. The couple was absolved during a single hearing, marking a swift conclusion to what had been an extended legal ordeal.

The Anti-Corruption Establishment reported to the court that no evidence was found against the couple in relation to the Punjab Saaf Pani Company corruption and money laundering case. Their arrest warrants, issued last year under former Prime Minister Imran Khan's government, were revoked last week.

The court's decision has drawn criticism from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party, which accuses the judiciary of bias and labels the acquittals a 'demise of justice.' The ruling comes amidst a wave of legal exonerations for members of the ruling coalition, including Nawaz Sharif.

(With inputs from agencies.)