AC extends Agha Siraj Durrani’s remand till March 21
KARACHI (92 News) – An accountability court (AC) in Karachi granted National Accountability Bureau (NAB) an extension in Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani’s physical remand till March 21.
During a hearing, the accountability court directed NAB to present a progress report at the next hearing. Agha Siraj Durrani stated that the anti-graft watchdog considered the courts as fun.
Meanwhile, the NAB prosecutor asked for an extension in Durrani’s physical remand, arguing that they had only had two days to interrogate him. He also said that the Sindh Assembly speaker has been going to the assembly for sessions after breakfast every day.
NAB also informed the court that they have found out the details of Durrani’s assets worth Rs27 million. He also has a house in Karachi’s Defence that is worth Rs40 million and 10 luxury watches were found in his bank locker, the prosecutor said. One watch cost millions of rupees and there was foreign currency and gold there as well.
However, Durrani’s lawyer said that they still haven’t been told the reason for his arrest yet. The lawyer also said that even if a suicide bomber is arrested, he has rights.
Gulzar Ahmed ‘agrees’ to become approver in Agha Siraj case
Earlier, Businessman Gulzar Ahmed – wanted accused of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) – agreed to become approver against Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani.
According to the sources, the NAB will present Gulzar Ahmed as approver in Agha Siraj Durrani case. It also said that Gulzar will be presented on behalf of Durrani’s family agent, adding that he will become approver to sell 750 million properties.
The sources also said that Gulzar Ahmad’s brother appeared before the NAB officials yesterday. However, Gulzar Ahmed is currently present in the US and his return is expected in the next few days.
It is pertinent to mention here that the arrest warrant was issued earlier for businessman Gulzar Ahmed as a part of inquiry regarding transfer of millions of rupees from bank account of Agha Siraj Durrani’s daughter.