Former PM Nawaz Sharif seek yet another relief from the Accountability Court

Former PM Nawaz Sharif seek yet another relief from the Accountability Court

LAHORE - Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif seek yet another relief from the Accountability Court.An accountability court on Friday approved the exemption plea of the former premier and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif as he is in London on bail for medical treatment, GNN reported.

Lawyer Amjad Pervez submit Nawaz Sharif’s plea seeking exemption from personal appearance as the court resumed hearing of Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) opposed the exemption plea as Nawaz Sharif’s fresh medical reports were not presented before the court.

On which court inquired from NAB prosecutor about progress over Chaudhry Sugar Mills reference.

NAB prosecutor Asadullah informed the court that Yousuf Abbas has been granted bail while investigation into the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case is underway.

"The reference will be filed in the court upon completion of the investigation", Prosecutor Asadullah said.