Islamabad High Court admits petition to stop release of Indian pilot

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The Islamabad High Court approved for hearing on Friday a petition against the release of the Indian Air Force pilot captured by Pakistan.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured after his jet was shot down on February 27 for violating Pakistani airspace.

Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah will hear the case at 12:30pm.

Related: Pakistan to release captured Indian pilot on Friday as a gesture of peace

The petitioner wants the release to be stopped immediately.

Pakistan announced on February 28 that it would be releasing the pilot as a gesture of goodwill. He is scheduled to be sent back today (Friday) in the afternoon via the Wagah Border.

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