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Nadeem Bhutto sent on five-day transit remand under NAB custody

He is alleged to have worked as Zardari's front man.

Money laundering case: ATC allows FIA to seize KKF's bank accounts

The court said that the verdict will be read in the presence of the accused.

20 bank accounts involved in money laundering, benami transactions freezed

The court was told that the accounts were used to transact billions of rupees.

Fake accounts case: NAB grills Faryal Talpur

Zardari, his sister and other accused persons are facing charges of money laundering of billions of

Zardari to resist presidential form of government in Pakistan

Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur on Tuesday appeared before accountability court second time.

Federal cabinet likely to consent on Assets Declaration and Amnesty Scheme 2019

The cabinet will examine a 17-point agenda during today's meeting.

Fake accounts case: Zardari, Talpur appear before accountability court

Entry of unauthorised persons into the court has been restricted, however media persons are allowed.

Sharifs' introduced law in 1992 to keep source of capital hidden: Fawad Ch

He expressed hope that looted money of corrupt politicians will be brought back from abroad.

Pakistan gets new constraints from FATF to curb financial crimes

The FATF has strictly demanded restrictions on funding of banned outfits.

FBR traces transaction of Rs8 billion through six benami accounts

The board has lodged cases against four traders.

Fake accounts case: Zardari, Talpur get bail extension till April 29

A two-member division bench of the IHC is scheduled to preside over hearing of the application.

NAB summons Hamza Shahbaz on April 10 in assets beyond means case

Earlier today, the Lahore High Court (LHC) barred the NAB from arresting Hamza in the same case.

Hamza Shahbaz gets pre-arrest bail for 10 days

A two-member bench comprising Justice Malik Shehzad, Justice Waqas Rauf presided over the hearing.

Fake accounts case: Zardari, Faryal to appear in accountability court today

Asif Ali Zardari seeks time from NAB till April 17 to submit answer in fake accounts case.

Money laundering would be eliminated if Sharifs weren't given NRO: PM Imran

He said unfortunately, the NRO given in Hudabiya case has been used as a model for money laundering

FIA nabs two suspects involved in dollar hoarding

The arrested suspects were involved in dollar hoarding which led to the devaluation the rupee.

Fake accounts case: Court summons Hussain Syed, Younas Qidwai on April 19

Meanwhile, other accused persons have also been summoned to appear before the court.

Yousaf Raza Gillani appears before NAB in fake accounts case

The NAB has already interrogated other PPP leaders in the same case.

Money Laundering Case: JIT summons record from 11 departments

The departments have been asked to present record regarding development schemes

Omni group moves IHC for details of cases, arrests in money laundering case

Omni group has also asked IHC about the nature of cases filed under money laundering.

Fake bank accounts case: NAB interrogates Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah

Murad has been summoned to record his statement before the accountability watchdog in the case.

FATF delegation to assess Pakistan's measures against financial crimes

In February, FATF directed Pakistan to take more steps to curb money laundering.

Money laundering case: NAB court summons Zardari, Talpur on April 8

The court has also directed other accused to attend the hearing.

Money laundering transfer case: SHC rejects Zardari, Talpur's petitions seeking stay order

Money laundering transfer case: SHC rejects Zardari, Talpur's petitions seeking stay order.

Fake Accounts Case: NAB summons Bilawal, Asif Zardari on March 20

Bilawal and Asif Zardari have been directed to bring along details of their companies and accounts.

Banking court transfers money laundering case against Zardari, Talpur to Rawalpindi

The court has directed to shift the case to Rawalpindi for further hearings.

NAB summons Bilawal, Zardari, Talpur in fake bank accounts case

Chief Minister of Sindh will also be summoned soon for the interrogation, the sources told.

Court extends bail of Zardari, Faryal Talpur till March 11 in money laundering case

Exemption plea of former president for one day has also been approved.

Pakistan achieves all FATF targets ahead of meeting in Paris

A high-level delegation led by finance secretary Arif Ahmad will hold meetings with FATF in Paris.

Money laundering case: Banking court extends Zardari, Talpur's interim bail till March 5

Both leaders had requested the court to extend the pre-arrest interim bail.

Govt formulates effective strategy for FATF meeting in Paris

Pakistan’s finance secretary will lead the delegation in meeting from February 17-22.

Aslam Masood shifted to RIC due to chest pain

The suspect was involved in laundering over Rs 54 billion through 107 fake bank accounts.

NAB submits progress report over fake bank accounts case in SC

Notices will soon be sent to the parties in the case.

Fake bank accounts case: Sindh govt files review petition in SC

The reference should be filed in Karachi for the transparency of the case, the petition requested.

Money laundering case: NAB prepares to file 30 references against PPP leadership

The hearings against PPP leaders will soon be started.

Fake accounts case: Faryal Talpur, Anwar Majeed file review petitions in SC

FIA has failed to present evidence to prove the allegations, petitions stated.

Fake accounts case: NAB decides not to rely on JIT report only

NAB has decided to complete the investigation in two months.

Zardari, Faryal files plea in SC to withdraw decision of sending fake accounts case to NAB

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has failed to submit final challan, stated the plea.

NAB initiates investigation into fake bank accounts case

The JIT provided documents to NAB officials concerning the ongoing investigation process on Thursday

Currency smuggling case: Court summons Ayyan Ali on Feb 15

The court rejected Ayyan's plea seeking acquittal and exemption from the hearing.

Banking court extends Zardari, Talpur's interim bail till Feb 14

Zardari and Talpur are being probed as part of an investigation into a fake bank accounts case.

Zardari misrepresented assets in nomination papers, PTI files petition in SC

The party demanded the court to disqualify Asif Ali Zardari over concealing the assets.

Cabinet decides not to remove names of 20 people from ECL: Fawad

Cabinet decided to constitute a committee to review the matter

Bilawal Bhutto is innocent: CJP

SC heard money laundering through fake bank accounts case.

Asif Ali Zardari, Talpur's bail extended till Jan 23 in fake accounts case

The PPP leader has also submitted his reply to SC in fake accounts case.

Banking court to hear mega money laundering case today

During previous hearing, court had extended interim bail of Zardari and Faryal Talpur till January 7

Purpose of JIT report is to pressurize Asif Zardari: Kaira

Supreme Court had formed Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe into the fake bank accounts

Govt to review decision of placing 172 names on ECL

Supreme Court had asked the federal cabinet to review its decision to place the names

Money laundering case: SC orders federal cabinet to review decision of including names in ECL

Name of second biggest province's chief minister was also placed on the list, said CJP.

JIT report reveals corruption of PPP leadership: Ali Zaidi

Situation in Sindh has deteriorated abysmally under the PPP government

PPP leaders reject demands of Sindh CM's resignation

There is nothing in the report and those who have made the report were also worried.

Wondering if 'desi' Harry Potter had written JIT report: Bakhtawar

Wondering if British Citizen Z Bukhari was the ghost writer for the JIT report

29 fake accounts used for laundering Rs35 billion: JIT report

Zardari paid Rs14 billion tax in the name of deceased Idrees, the report revealed

Money laundering case: Omni Group chairman, son submit reply in SC

Approving any recommendation of JIT will be considered as human right violation, the reply stated.

JIT report is based on lies: Bilawal

We do not do politics of revenge.

Not afraid of 'things like ECL': PPP leaders

The reaction came after govt released list of names included in ECL in money laundering case.

PTI Sindh demands CM Murad's resignation after his name placed on ECL

PTI leader Khurram Sher Zaman has vowed to upset government of PPP in Sindh.

Fake accounts case: Zardari, Bilawal, Faryal among 172 suspects placed on ECL

Names of Bilawal, Zardari and Faryal Talpur are on the list.

I am perplexed by those still defending plunderers: PM

The scale and methods used for siphoning off public money are incredulous and mind-boggling

CM Murad Ali Shah refutes JIT's allegations against Zardari

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah refutes JIT's allegations against Zardari

SC orders Zardari to submit reply in fake accounts case

The apex court issues notices to Zardari to submit a reply following JIT's findings

Fake accounts case: SC to start hearing today

The hearing of fake accounts case will start at the Supreme Court Lahore Registry today (Monday).

PPP leaders accuse Shahzad Akbar of meeting JIT members

Nafeesa Shah says PM Imran sent Shahzad Akbar to meet JIT members

Zardari's NY Flats: PPP to move court against PTI for 'fake claim'

PPP leader Latif Khosa said that it is agenda of the government to arrest all leaders of opposition.

Money laundering case: Court grants yet another bail extension to Zardari, Talpur

PTI has filed plea with ECP ,seeking Zardari's disqualification over concealing his NY apartment.

Money Laundering Case: JIT names Asif Zardari, sister in report submitted in SC

Hussain Lawai among 30 other bankers were also named in the money laundering report.

Money laundering case: Banking court extends Zardari, Faryal's interim bail till Dec 21

Zardari and his sister Faryal appeared before Banking Court under strict security arrangements.

Money laundering case: JIT hands over questionnaire to Faryal Talpur

Farooq H Naik will appear before the JIT on PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's behalf.

Money laundering case: Zardari, Faryal Talpur to appear before JIT today

Bilawal Bhutto will not appear before JIT and Farooq H Naik will appear on his behalf.

Fake bank account case: SC orders to shift Hussain Lawai, Anwar Majeed to Islamabad

CJP ordered JIT to submit report on fake bank account case in 10 days.

National Bank rejects Omni Group's offer for waiving off loans

As per details garnered, the offer has has been rejected by the bank.

Over Rs700 bn money laundered abroad: Shahzad Akbar

Shahzad Akbar said these assets were acquired through money laundering and fake accounts

Ayyan Ali challenges non-bailable arrest warrants in currency smuggling case

The court admitted Ayyan Ali's petition for hearing and issued notice to customs team.

Money Laundering Case: MQM’s Khalid Maqbool, Faisal Sabzwari among others served notices

Sources said that the fake entries have been traced in the foundation’s account.

JIT probing fake accounts case submits 15-day report to SC

The case was to be heard Monday but was de-listed due to the absence of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar.

Fawad Chaudhry's remarks invite wrath of Sindh govt

PPP Senator Chandio said PTI was against the 18th Amendment since day one.

Ayyan Ali announces return to Pakistan

Dollar girl also questioned why two other persons were not arrested who were with me in video.

'If they want to arrest me in fake accounts case, they can'

The PPP leader said new government should be given six months to perform.

Transactions worth Rs8bn made through rickshaw driver's account

The FIA is currently probing a money laundering case worth billions of rupees

Linchpin in money laundering case arrested from Jeddah

JIT will depart for Saudi Arabia soon.

Money laundering case: Namar's arrest skipped for ensuring payment of bank loans, says CJP

The Omni Group counsel requested ten days time as 'they are in talks with the affected banks'.

Money laundering case: FIA releases son of Omni Group chairman

Namar was arrested from SC's Karachi Registry.

CJP termed condition of Sindh's hospitals better than KP, claims Shah

FIA is probing 32 people in money-laundering scam.

Money laundering case: SC summons CM Murad on Saturday

The top judge said that he will not spare anyone involved in the scam

Murad denies reports of not cooperating with JIT formed to probe money laundering

Sindh has always complained about being neglected by the federal government

FIA tightens noose around MQM leaders in money laundering case

According to FIA, a total of 700 transactions took place in 14 years.

Fake bank accounts case: SC orders Sindh govt to provide record till Oct 26

JIT chairman told the court that Sindh government is not cooperating with them to complete the probe

Law enforcement agencies personnel raid Omni Group offices in Karachi

The law enforcement agencies personnel seized some documents from Omni Group offices.

Anwar Majeed files plea seeking B-Class facilities in jail

Abdul Ghani Majeed has already approached the court for B-Class facilities.

Finance ministry proposes amendments in laws to curb hundi

The ministry would submit its recommendations to Prime Minister Imran Khan for approval.

After Karachi vendor, Jhang student becomes instant millionaire

The tutee said he only got to know about the presence of Rs170m after FIA summoned him.

Street vendor's bank account with Rs2.15 bln cash frozen by FIA

State Bank of Pakistan has summoned five officials of the private bank.

Fake accounts case: JIT discovers another ten benami accounts

Over Rs10 bln have been laundered through newly discovered accounts.

FIA probes presence of Rs2 bln in street vendor's account

FIA is probing the incident in connection with ongoing money laundering investigation.

PPP decries corruption cases against Zardari

The party alleges political victimisation at the hands of the new government.

Zardari, Faryal appear before banking court in fake accounts case

Stringent security measures were made to avoid any untoward situation.

SC sends Anwar Majeed, son to jail in fake accounts case

CJP Nisar said his message should be delivered to the Sindh chief minister.

Fake accounts case: SC constitutes six-member JIT

SC has directed JIT to submit implementation report after every 15 days.

SC decides to form JIT to probe money laundering of Rs35 bn

CJP said that he will finalise the names for JIT.

CJP hears money laundering case in Supreme Court

The top judge expressed resentment over illness of the accused.

Money Laundering Case: Faryal Talpur, others appear before court

Asif Ali Zardari could not appear due to his engagements during Presidential elections

Zardari submits Rs2 mn for pre-arrest bail in money laundering case

Zardari said PPP candidate Aitzaz Ahsan will not be out of presidential election race.

Money laundering case: Anwar Majeed, son sent to jail on judicial remand

FIA suggested to form JIT to probe into the matter.

FIA didn't hand over questionnaire to Asif Ali Zardari, claims Kaira

He was addressing a presser here in the federal capital.

Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur appear before FIA in money laundering case

The accused recorded their statements in the case.

FIA raids Anwar Majeed's sugar mill, seizes record

No one was allowed to enter the mill at the time of raid.

Money laundering case: FIA summons Zardari, Faryal Talpur on Monday

A notice has also been issued to both in this regard.

IHC accepts protective bail of Asif Ali Zardari in money laundering case

Former president of Pakistan appeared before the court of Justice Gull Hassan Aurangzeb.

FIA to grill Anwar Majeed, son in fake accounts case

The investigation agency Thursday sent notices to the factories of the accused.

NAB approves inquiries against Khawaja Asif, Aleem Khan

The board also approved filing of corruption reference against former federal minister Babar Ghauri.

Court extends Faryal Talpur's interim bail till September 4 in money laundering case

Faryal Talpur appeared before the court along with her lawyer.

Zardari's close aide Anwar Majeed, his son arrested in money laundering case

The court has adjourned the hearing till August 28.

Money laundering scam: FIA to submit report in SC on Monday

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has completed report in multi-billion money laundering scam.

Is there any possibility to bring back Nawaz sons, Ishaq Dar and Haqqani?

This is almost next to impossible task to bring back all of them, who have been declared absconders

FIA submits report on money laundering worth Rs35 bn in SC

FIA Director General said more than 10 political personalities are allegedly involved in the scam.

FIA compiles report in money laundering scam

Report says more than 10 political personalities are involved in the scam.

FIA acquires undeniable evidence in Zardari-Talpur money laundering case: sources

Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur and their associates are accused of sending Rs35 billion abroad.

FIA summons Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur again in fake accounts case

The two are accused of sending Rs35 billion abroad through fake accounts.

Faryal Talpur submits bail bond worth Rs2 mn in money laundering case

PPP leader appeared in the court and recorded her statement.

Money laundering case: Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur declared absconders

The session court also declared Anwar Majid, his son and 18 other absconders in the same case.

Zardari, Talpur's names removed from ECL

The two had been barred from leaving Pakistan over their alleged involvement in money laundering.

Didn't order to put Zardari, Faryal Talpur's names on ECL: CJP

Uproar was created on what the court has not ordered, Justice Saqib added.

NAB chairman will have to explain money laundering allegations: Nawaz

The meeting discussed party’s policy and future strategy

Nawaz Money Laundering Allegations: Senate body summons NAB chairman

The committee will review Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Amendment Bill 2018

SC moved for removal of NAB chairman

The petitioner also sought an apology from the NAB chief

NAB chief's allegation of money laundering is serious issue: Nawaz

CEC meeting has been summoned to discuss allegations, Nawaz Sharif.

Money laundering allegations: Submit proof or go home, Nawaz tells NAB chief

Nawaz presented his concerns over NAB's press release issued on May 8.

PM Abbasi's stance on chairman NAB good omen: Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif said that NAB was exceeding its powers in many affairs.

Money laundering probe against Nawaz initiated on media report, NAB clarifies

NAB spokesperson says that the bureau does not believe in victimizing or hurting someone.

NAB serves Nawaz notice over alleged transfer of $4.9bn to India

NAB has served Nawaz Sharif legal notice to explain the alleged transfer of $4.9bn to India.