*ISLAMABAD: Khawaja Haris, the counsel representing former prime ministerNawaz Sharif in accountability references, has excused from pursuing thereferences further more.*
The counsel formally withdrew from the case as the accountability courtresumed proceedings in the Al Azizia Steel Mills reference.
The Supreme Court, yesterday while giving the accountability court a 30-daydeadline to wind up all three cases, also advised that the hearing of thecase be held on a daily basis, even on Saturdays.
The counsel told the accountability judge that it is not possible for himto pursue these cases under pressure. He also expressed his inability towork on the weekly off days of courts.
The accountability judge, after the defence counsel’s withdrawal of hispaper of attorney, asked Nawaz Sharif if he would like to engage anotherlawyer or would he attempt to convince Khawaja Haris to continue with thecase.
Nawaz replied to the judge that he needs some time to make a decision onthe matter and requested the court to adjourn proceedings for a few days.
Khawaja Haris was scheduled to cross examine Wajid Zia in the hearingtoday, however, the court proceedings were adjourned following thecounsel’s withdrawal decision.
It is pertinent to mention here that Advocate Khawaja Haris has recusedhimself from the hearing after pleading as defence lawyer in the case afternine months.