Asif Zardari, Faryal Talpur in hot waters

Asif Zardari, Faryal Talpur in hot waters

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director general confirmed that the name of former president Asif Ali Zardari and other accused relating to the fake bank accounts case were placed in the stop list.

As per details, the FIA DG issued orders that all the names of accused relation to the fake bank account case placed in stop list on the directions of the Supreme Court orders. However, all nominated persons cannot leave the country.

Earlier on Sunday, the apex court ordered to place the names of heads of three private banks and beneficiaries on the Exit Control List (ECL) in relation to the fake bank accounts case.

The apex court has summoned seven fake bank account holders and 13 beneficiaries on July 12 (Thursday). Asif Ali Zardari, his sister Faryal Talpur, Tariq Sultan, Erum Aqeel, Muhammad Ashraf and Muhammad Iqbal Arain are among those who have been issued notices to appear before the top court on the given date.

Meanwhile, Nasir Abdullah, Ansari Sugar Mills, Omani Polymer Packages, Pak Ethanol Private Limited, Chambar Sugar Mills, Agro Farm Thatta, Zardari Group, Parthenon Private Limited, AOne International, Lucky International, Logistic Trading, Royal International and Ameer Associate are among the beneficiaries named in the fake bank accounts case.