ISLAMABAD – In a surprise, the National Accountancy Bureau (NAB) hasdecided to approach the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against Nawaz Sharifpunishment enhancement.
NAB will approach IHC for enhancement of the sentence of former primeminister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference case.
Earlier on December 24, Nawaz was awarded seven years of jail in theAl-Azizia reference case; however, the court acquitted him in the FlagshipInvestment reference filed against him and other members of the Shariffamily by NAB.
According to the details of the development, NAB’s prosecution team hasworked out an appeal wherein it has sought an enhancement of Nawaz’ssentence.
Less punishment has been awarded to Nawaz despite recording of statementsby 22 witnesses and presentation of solid evidence, NAB has argued.
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“Nawaz Sharif inflicted loss on the national exchequer. However, lesspunishment has been awarded to him in the Al-Azizia reference despite thefact that prosecution proved the case with concrete evidence,” the pleastates.
According to sources, the appeal will be filed next week after an approvalfrom NAB Chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal.
