Sharif moves IHC against Zia over alleged alteration in statement
Last updated on: 01 September,2018 04:50 pm
The judge of the accountability court has also been made plaintiff in the case.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Saturday moved Islamabad High Court (IHC) against alleged alteration in prosecution’s star witness Wajid Zia’s—head of Panamagate joint investigation team (JIT)—statement in Al-Azizia reference case.
The plea accused Wajid Zia of changing his statement during cross-examination on Aug 30. Nawaz Sharif—in the plea—has requested court to exckude Wajid Zia’s statements recorded on Aug 30.
The plea further requests court to allow Nawaz Sharif’s legal team to cross-examine Wajid Zia again. The judge of the accountability court has also been made plaintiff in the case.
Earlier, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor apprised the court report was submitted by the defence lawyer. He further added Nawaz Sharif—the ousted premier—received 88pc profit HME.