In this file photo, PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif appears for a hearing at an accountability court in Lahore. DawnNewsTV
LAHORE: In its detailed verdict on the post-arrest bail petition of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif in a money laundering reference, a Lahore High Court full bench has observed that the former chief minister of Punjab faces no allegation of receiving kickbacks or having ill-gotten money.
“Interestingly, the NAB has categorically admitted before us that petitioner is not alleged to have received any kickbacks or any such ill-gotten money in return to a favour extended to someone to build up the assets in the name of his family,” states the verdict issued by the bench comprising Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, Justice Aalia Neelum and Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi.
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April 22, 2021
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) full bench on Wednesday held its first hearing on the post-arrest bail petition of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif in a money-laundering reference by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
At the outset of the hearing, Shahbaz’ counsel Azam Nazir Tarar said it is unfortunate that a division bench previously allowed the bail petition and later issued a split decision. He said the website of the LHC showed the result of the petition as allowed for three days and on the fourth day, there was a changed decision. The counsel said he witnessed change in an announced decision for the first time in his 27 years of law practice.
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April 22, 2021
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) full bench on Wednesday held its first hearing on the post-arrest bail petition of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif in a money-laundering reference by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). At the outset of the hearing, Shahbaz’ counsel Azam Nazir Tarar said it is unfortunate that a division bench previously allowed the bail petition and later issued a split decision. He said the website of the LHC showed the result of the petition as allowed for three days and on the fourth day, there was a changed decision. The counsel said he witnessed change in an announced decision for the first time in his 27 years of law practice.
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April 22, 2021
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) full bench on Wednesday held its first hearing on the post-arrest bail petition of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif in a money-laundering reference by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
At the outset of the hearing, Shahbaz’ counsel Azam Nazir Tarar said it is unfortunate that a division bench previously allowed the bail petition and later issued a split decision. He said the website of the LHC showed the result of the petition as allowed for three days and on the fourth day, there was a changed decision. The counsel said he witnessed change in an announced decision for the first time in his 27 years of law practice.
Pakistan court grants bail to opposition leader and PML-N chief Shehbaz Sharif
On Thursday, a three-member referee bench issued a short court order granting Shehbaz bail against furnishing two bail bonds worth PKR 5 million each.
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LAHORE: A Pakistani court on Thursday granted bail to the PML-N chief and Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif, nearly eight months after he was arrested by the country s top anti-graft body over his alleged involvement in money laundering and assets beyond means cases.
A three-judge bench of the Lahore High Court, headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi, gave a unanimous verdict in favour of 69-year-old Shehbaz, the younger brother of the three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.