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The Lahore High Court on Monday granted interim protective bail to the husband of actor Momina Iqbal in a case of alleged threats to PML-N MPA Saqib Chadhar.

Hamza Habib, the husband to be of the actor, appeared before the court, along with his legal team.

A lawyer argued that the petitioner wanted to prove his innocence by joining the investigation before Jhang police, but there are apprehensions of his unlawful arrest.

He asked the court to allow protective bail to the petitioner so that he could appear before the relevant district court for pre-arrest bail.

Justice Abher Gul Khan allowed the request and granted protective bail to the petitioner till June 1, with a direction to approach the relevant court by the next date of hearing.

Jhang police registered a case against Hamza on allegations that he issued life threats to the ruling party MPA.

Talking to the media, Habib said he had already solemnised nikah with Momina and that she was his wife and his “honour”.

He said their wedding ceremony would be held as per its schedule and he would not leave Momina.

He alleged that MPA Chadhar had lodged a false FIR against him.

He further alleged that the MPA had tried to contact him, asking him to step away from Momina in exchange for money.

He said Chadhar should keep his money to himself, adding that “he cannot buy me.”

Originally published in Dawn, May 26th, 2026