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Accountability Court rejects petitions of Nawaz, Maryam against indictment

Accountability Court rejects petitions of Nawaz, Maryam against indictment

Islamabad, Oct 19 (UNI) Accountability Court on Thursday rejected two separate applications -- one by Maryam Nawaz and Captain (retd) Safdar and the other by ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif -- against their indictment. Another application has been filed by Nawaz Sharif to club all three cases. NAB Prosecutor sought time from the court to prepare his arguments over the new plea, Samaa TV News reported on Thursday. Daughter of ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz Sharif and her husband Captain (retd) Safdar arrived at Accountability Court on Thursday. However, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will not appear before the NAB court on Thursday. Despite the absence of Nawaz Sharif, all three are expected to charge-sheeted. Nawaz Sharif is in London to tend to his ailing wife. Corruption references of London Flats, Flagship Investment and Al-Azizia Steel Mills are being heard today. NAB court judge Muhammed Bashir is hearing the references filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). UNi XC-SNU 1345

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