Akmal's lawyer told additional and sessions judge, Imtiaz Noor today that his client could not appear before the court as he was on a tour to Bangladesh with the Pakistan's one-day squad for the ongoing Asia Cup.
The judge adjourned the hearing till March 11 with a direction that Akmal must appear in the court on the next hearing.
Earlier in the day, Pakistani TV channels ran a news, saying that the court had issued arrest warrants of Akmal.
The court had summoned Akmal over a scuffle with traffic warden, Zeeshan, who filed a case against him.
On Feb 1, Akmal was arrested after he had a row with the warden for traffic signal violation in Gulberg area here.
He was detained for 16 hours before he was released on bail.
Akmal alleged that the warden not only misbehaved with him but also manhandled him and threatened him with dire consequences.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
