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Misbah mother drops custody claim Misbah mother drops custody claim
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The mother of schoolgirl Misbah Rana has dropped her claim for custody of her daughter, the Supreme Court in Pakistan has heard.The mother of schoolgirl Misbah Rana has dropped her claim for custody of her daughter, the Supreme Court in Pakistan has heard.
The 12-year-old, also known as Molly Campbell, left Scotland without her mother's consent last August to be with her father, Sajad Rana.The 12-year-old, also known as Molly Campbell, left Scotland without her mother's consent last August to be with her father, Sajad Rana.
Misbah's mother, Louise Campbell, had temporary custody of her daughter. Misbah's mother, Louise Campbell, had interim custody of her daughter.
The court in Islamabad had been expected to make a ruling on whether Misbah should return to the UK.The court in Islamabad had been expected to make a ruling on whether Misbah should return to the UK.
However, there was an unexpected turn of events when the lawyer representing Ms Campbell told the court she had dropped her claim.
He said the lengthy custody battle had made his client ill with stress and that she was receiving care in hospital.
The lawyer said Ms Campbell had complained about intrusive media attention and had received threats.
Access visits
The Supreme Court has ruled that the parties involved should return next week with details of an out-of-court settlement and written details of how Misbah's estranged parents should get access to her.
Ms Campbell has intimated a wish that her daughter visit her in Scotland, although Mr Rana would prefer the visits to take place in Pakistan.
One of the conditions tied into Ms Campbell's decision to drop the case was that she be able to speak to her daughter by phone.
Mr Rana said Misbah was unable to attend the hearing in Islamabad because she was also unwell through stress.
International attention
In December, a hearing into Misbah's case was postponed until this month.In December, a hearing into Misbah's case was postponed until this month.
Return delayed
A judge sitting in Lahore High Court had ruled she be handed over to a female officer from the British High Commission by 6 December and then return to her mother, who lives in the Western Isles.A judge sitting in Lahore High Court had ruled she be handed over to a female officer from the British High Commission by 6 December and then return to her mother, who lives in the Western Isles.
He made his decision on the basis the youngster was a UK resident and her case falls under its jurisdiction. He made his decision on the basis that the youngster was a UK resident and her case fell under its jurisdiction.
However, her return was delayed after Mr Rana appealed for Misbah to be allowed to stay in Pakistan while the custody case was resolved.However, her return was delayed after Mr Rana appealed for Misbah to be allowed to stay in Pakistan while the custody case was resolved.
A judge in the case has already said Misbah must not be taken outside the country until he had issued a final verdict.
The case has drawn international attention since the youngster arrived in Lahore to live with her father and three siblings.The case has drawn international attention since the youngster arrived in Lahore to live with her father and three siblings.