A Rawalpindi customs court Friday dismissed Ayyan Ali's petition for acquittal in a currency smuggling case. Ayyan Ali's counsel Sardar Latif Khosa stated that the court decision will be challenged in high court. The prosecutor argued that there was clear evidence of Ayyan Ali's involvement in currency smuggling and the customs department had proof she was about to leave the country when airport security officials recovered $500,000 from her bag.
Ayyan Ali was released on bail from Adiala Jail after 122 days in prison. The prosecution prayed to the court that Ayyan Ali not be acquitted of the charges.