The Supreme Court of Pakistan has held former Privatisation Minister Daniyal Aziz guilty of contempt of court, and sentenced him till the rising of the court.

The reserved verdict on the contempt of court case against him was announced by a three member bench of the apex court in Islamabad on Thursday.

The court had issued a show-cause notice to Daniyal Aziz on 19th of February this year for making controversial speeches and statements. 

Aziz was indicted on contempt charges by the court on 13th of March this year.

The top court had reserved its verdict in the case on third of last month after both sides completed their arguments.

The apex court has also issued written judgment in the contempt of court case stating that Daniyal Aziz is guilty of charge to scandalize the court and its judges.

The judgement also reads that Daniyal Aziz defamed, ridiculed and undermined the authority of this court.