Flagship reference: Nawaz Sharif records statement in reply to remaining questions

Dunya News

Nawaz Sharif appeared before the court to record the replies of the questionnaire.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday has recorded his statement in reply to four more questions in the Flagship reference.

The Accountability court resumed the hearing today, Nawaz Sharif appeared before the court to record the replies of the questionnaire.

The Accountability Court had handed over the questionnaire to Nawaz Sharif during the previous hearing.

On the other hand, lead defence counsel Khawaja Haris continued the cross-examination.

Earlier Nawaz Sharif said that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor has failed to provide evidence to prove his indictment in the case.

He also refused to present any witness in his defence.

It is worth mentioning here that the cases against Nawaz family stemmed from the Panama Papers leak that disclosed expensive and undeclared property allegedly owned by them in London.

Former PM Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain Safdar were convicted and sentenced to prison for ten years, seven years and one year respectively in Avenfield verdict.

However, the convictions were suspended by Islamabad High Court and they were released from Adiala jail till final decision.