Shahbaz Sharif reportedly grilled in NAB custody: Sources

Shahbaz Sharif reportedly grilled in NAB custody: Sources

LAHORE – Former CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has reportedly undergone thorough interrogations and investigations in NAB custody.

As per the media report, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Monday interrogated Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif.

NAB investigators grilled Shehbaz Sharif in cases pertaining to CASA Developers and Paragon City, asking whether the former Punjab chief minister was aware of Khawaja Saad Rafique’s affiliation with the Paragon project.

Shehbaz Sharif said he himself ordered investigation into corruption allegations in Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing scheme, adding that he was innocent.

Shehbaz Sharif was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on October 5. He has been charged with awarding illegal contracts to his favourite firm in the Ashiana-e-Iqbal Housing scheme.

NAB investigators quizzed Shehbaz Sharif regarding a tender awarded to a private consultancy firm for feasibility of Saaf Pani Company.