A Lahore High Court hearing concerning rape allegations against Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam has been postponed until December 16. The delay was granted due to the absence of Babar's senior lawyer, Barrister Haris Azmat. His junior lawyer requested the adjournment.
The accuser, Hamiza Mukhtar, alleges a prior relationship with Babar Azam. She claims he assaulted her after promising marriage.
"Babar Azam sexually exploited me, making me pregnant. He later persuaded me to abort the child, which she did," Mukhtar said.
Mukhtar further stated that Babar reneged on his promise after achieving cricketing success. Medical documentation has been submitted with her petition. She also accuses the police of refusing to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the cricketer. Her complaint cited "blackmail and fornication."
The case has been ongoing since 2021.
Babar Azam is currently in South Africa with the Pakistan cricket team. The tour includes three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and two Test matches.
