Ruling on Shehbaz, others' pleas in Ashiana reference on Nov 7
Pakistan
Lawyers of all accused advance final arguments in case
LAHORE (Dunya News) – An accountability court of Lahore on Wednesday reserved its ruling on pleas filed by Shehbaz Sharif and others seeking their exoneration in the Ashiana reference.
Accountability court judge Ali Zulqarnain heard the pleas filed by former premier Shehbaz Sharif and others. Lawyers of all accused advanced final arguments.
During proceedings of the case, the National Accountability Bureau lawyer argued that the accused were less likely to be proved guilty of charges. He said he agreed with findings of the investigation report.
Later, judge Ali Zulqarnain, reserving its ruling, said a decision on pleas filed by former PM Sharif and other accused would be announced on Nov 7.
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