IHC reserves verdict on Nawaz's plea for merger of NAB references
The decision was reserved after lawyers from both sides completed their arguments.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday has reserved verdict on ex-prime minister Nawaz Shatif’s plea to merge all three National Accountability Bureau (NAB) references against him.
The decision was reserved after lawyers from both sides completed their arguments.
Earlier today, Nawaz Sharif reached Islamabad from London after 27 days. He will appear before the accountability court on Friday to face references filed against him by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with Panama Papers case.
On Wednesday, Nawaz Sharif submitted additional documents including copy of indictment in Avenfield properties, Al-Azizia Steel Mills and Flagship Investments references in IHC.
Asif Kirmani had submitted a petition in IHC on Sharif’s behalf, stating separate indictments in three corruption cases is against the law therefore, the references should be merged into one.
Sharif’s political future has been in doubt since July when the Supreme Court sacked him following an investigation into corruption allegations against his family, making him the 15th premier in Pakistan’s 70-year history to be ousted before completing a full term.
The allegations against the prime minister stemmed from the Panama Papers leak last year, which sparked media frenzy over the luxurious lifestyles and high-end London property portfolio owned by his family.
