Nawaz to record statement in Al-Azizia case on next hearing
- By Web Desk -
- Oct 30, 2018
ISLAMABAD: An accountability court here on Tuesday ruled that it would record statement of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in the Al-Azizia reference on next hearing.
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor Wasiq Malik informed Judge Muhammad Arshad Malik that the depositions of all prosecution witnesses have completed in the case.
Meanwhile, the accountability court resumed hearing into the Flagship reference against the ex-PM.
Nawaz Sharif was in attendance in court as his lawyer Khawaja Haris continued cross-examination of star prosecution witness Wajid Zia.
A total of 22 witnesses recorded their testimonies before the court in the Al-Azizia corruption reference.
NAB had filed three references against the Sharif family in pursuance of the July 28 order that disqualified Nawaz Sharif from the office of prime minister.
A reference pertaining to the Sharif family’s Avenfield properties in London has been decided while Al-Azizia and Flagship Investment references are pending disposal.
On July 6, an accountability court had sentenced Nawaz to a total of eleven years in prison and imposed a £8 million fine in the corruption reference. His daughter Maryam was sentenced to eight years with a £2 million fine while Safdar was given a one-year sentence.