ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has decided not to appearbefore the Supreme Court in the Asghar Khan case.
During hearing of the case earlier this week, a three-member bench headedby Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar had directed 31respondents, including Nawaz and Javed Hashmi, to submit written replies byJune 9 (Saturday).
The apex court during its last hearing had also summoned Nawaz, who failedto appear before the bench. He was subsequently allowed by the court to berepresented by a lawyer.
According to sources, Nawaz decided not to appear before the court afterconsultation with legal experts.
The sources confirmed that Barrister Munawar Iqbal Duggal will representthe Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz quaid in the case. The counsel will alsosubmit Nawaz’s response in the court on his behalf.