ISLAMABAD: An accountability court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Toshakhana case.
Along with Nawaz Sharif, former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari were once again summoned to attend a hearing in the same case. During the hearing, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Prosecutor Muzaffar Abbasi pleaded to the court to issue a non-bailable arrest warrant for Nawaz Sharif.
He also requested that since Nawaz Sharif has been living abroad from November last year, declarations against the PML-N leader should be published in the UK’s news channels, social media, and newspaper.
Gilani and Zardari had filed exemption pleas from appearing before the court citing the coronavirus’ spread.
The requests of the accused were accepted, however, the court remarked that Gilani should ensure his appearance on the day he will be indicted and Zardari shall also turn up to court at least once. The court then adjourned the hearing till 30th June.
In this case, the NAB claims Zardari and Nawaz Sharif got vehicles from Yousaf Raza Gillani through illegal means.
The NAB prosecutor told the court that former president had only paid 15 percent cost of the cars by using his fake accounts, however, Libya and United Arab Emirates (UAE) also gifted his cars when he was serving as president.
NAB official further alleged that Zardari kept the cars for his personal use instead of submitting them to Toshakhana. The prosecutor added that the PML-N leader obtained when he was not holding any public office without any application.
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