ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supreme leader NawazSharif has hit out hard against the NAB Chief over the issue of $4.9alleged money laundering case against him.
He has asked chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to presentevidence in the money laundering allegations against him in 24 hours ortender resignation.
Speaking at a press conference, Nawaz presented his concerns over NAB’spress release issued on May 8. He asserted that NAB chairman has made theformer premier’s character assassination and media trial his mission.
“I have pointed towards the biased attitude of NAB several times. ChairmanNAB’s press release confirmed my statements. The report of World Bank wasmade foundation of the case while distorting the facts,” he asserted.
“A three-time prime minister has been accused of transferring $4.9bn toIndian exchequer and committed money laundering. The nature of theallegation is serious and shameful. Ignoring it means to risk thedemocratic system,” said Nawaz.
“It is being said that this amount damaged the national foreign exchangereserves and strengthened Indian ones. Such allegations are unacceptable.The institution established in the name of accountability has become a bodyof accusations against me,” maintained Nawaz.
The PML-N supreme leader went on to say that the NAB references filedagainst him are also based on media’s survey report