Accountability Court gives verdict in physical remand of Hamza Shahbaz Sharif

LAHORE – An accountability court extended Pakistan Muslim League-Nawazleader Hamza Shehbaz’s physical remand by 11 days.

The remand of Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly was extended inassets beyond means case on Saturday.

During today’s hearing, Hamza informed the court that the corruptioncharges against him were baseless, contending that the NationalAccountability Bureau (NAB) should present evidence in court if he wasinvolved in corruption.

NAB arrests Hamza Shehbaz after bail expireslink

“NAB along with the court should prove the corruption in front of thepublic,” Hamza argued.

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The court then approved the accountability watchdog’s request to extend thephysical remand of the PML-N leader, ordering Hamza to be presented onAugust 21.

NAB had arrested Hamza after the Lahore High Court (LHC) rejected hisinterim bail in the Ramzan Sugar Mills and money laundering cases.