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Ashiana Scam: AC Extends Shehbaz’s Remand Till Dec 06

Lahore (November 28, 2018): The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif has appeared before Accountability Court today where his physical remand has been extended till December 06 upon the plea of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

Shehbaz Sharif was brought to Accountability Court under the custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) today.

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NAB had asked the court for a 15-day extension in the PML-N chief’s physical remand. Although, the court reserved its verdict over the extension of Shehbaz’s physical remand till December 06.

During the hearing, the court asked, “For how long have you [NAB] been investigating over the accounts?”

Prosecutor NAB responded, “We are investigating over Shehbaz’s accounts of 2011-2017.”

Shahbaz’s lawyer argued that investigation into the case had been going on since January this year and that the PML-N president had been in NAB custody for 54 days now.

Shehbaz’s lawyer claimed that NAB has been investigating the case for 11 months. Furthermore, accountability court questioned that how can Shehbaz give gifts worth Rs. 6 crores when his income is of Rs. 2.5 crores.

To this, lawyer Amjad Pervez responded, “He [shehbaz sharif] was able to do so after he sold his land which was worth Rs. 20 crores, and giving cash as gift to anyone is not a crime.”Shehbaz Sharif, before the court, said that NAB is talking stuff that differs reality.
The court, on this complaint of Shehbaz, instructed him to note such points and tell the court when his turns comes.

Nonetheless, lawyer of Shehbaz Sharif told before the court that all of his clients’ Tax Returns are on the record.

Earlier today, the Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif was produced before AC under strict security protocols in NAB custody.

The National Accountability Beure (NAB) reached the court today, seeking an extension in physical remand of Shehbaz Sharif.

PML-N Supporters gathered in huge numbers on the occasion outisde the Civil Secretariat in Lahore. They repeatedly chanted slogans in favour of the Party President Shehbaz Sharif.

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Some supporters even attempted to step towards the Accountability court but they were held back by the security.

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