According to CCPO Aijaz Khan, the MPA is missing since 4pm on Friday. He further said that the police are not responsible if a prisoner escapes from a sub-jail.
Chief Minister's Special Assistant on Information Barrister Saif said that a committee has been formed to look into the incident. He added that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been informed of the case, so that the escapee cannot leave the country.
He also said that those found responsible for the MPA's escape will be held accountable.
Faisal Zaman has been under arrest on charges of murdering PTI leaders Tahir Iqbal and Gul Nawaz.
An anti-terrorism course had completed the murder trial and the accused's movement was restricted by the court.