“If the court asks I will present a complete file on Raymond Davis,” the minister said adding, “according to our record he enjoys diplomatic immunity.”

“Davis holds a diplomatic passport … he traveled to Pakistan on a diplomatic visa given after clearance by the security agencies of the country. Pakistan is a signatory to certain international protocols (on diplomatic immunity) and we cannot violate them.”

Rehman said, “Some people wanted to see the file, but I kept it in my office and will share the details with the court.”

However, Rehman said Davis’ name has been put on the Exit Control List on court’s orders and he cannot leave Pakistan. “He has been arrested and will be treated in accordance with the law,” Rehman said, adding that the matter was in the court now.

He informed the Parliament that central and provincial governments would not hinder court proceedings regarding Davis. The minister said the information would be shared with the House within a couple of days as soon as the investigation report from Punjab was received.

In another development the Lahore High Court granted bail to Davis on the charges of possessing illegal arms but extended his physical remand for eight days. The court asked Davis to deposit Rs. 100,000 as bail money.

Davis was produced before the Cantonment Court in Lahore on Thursday morning for the hearing of two cases.

The accused will now appear before the court on Feb. 11.