The lawmaker's application for bail had been facing many delays. Rights activists believed he was being kept behind bars at the behest of the powers-that-be.
The news of his bail has been welcomed by activists and journalists on social media.
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Wazir's bail application in another case is to be heard by an Anti Terrorism Court tomorrow (Wednesday). If he is granted bail in the other case, he would be released.