Times of Islamabad

Khawaja brothers face yet another setback

Khawaja brothers face yet another setback

LAHORE – Khawaja Brothers who are already in hot waters face yet anothersetback from the National Accountability Bureau.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has requested immigrationauthorities to block the passports of former Railways minister Khawaja SaadRafique and his brother Salman Rafique.

The anti-graft watchdog as part of its investigation into the Paragon Citycorruption scandal has written to the Passport and Immigration Directorateregarding blocking of the passports.

NAB has also sought placement of the brothers’ name on the Exit ControlList from authorities concerned.

Earlier, the Islamabad High Court rejected an applicationlinkfor a protective bail for Khawaja Saad Rafique and Salman Rafique.