Interim bail case: NAB submits reply against Zardari in IHC
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday submitted its reply to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against interim bail of former president Asif Ali Zardari in fake bank accounts’ case.
In its reply to the IHC, the anti-graft watchdog body opposed the provision of bail to Asif Ali Zardari, adopting a stance that he [Zardari] does not deserve any relief.
The reply also stated that Asif Ali Zardari was a controversial person. The bureau initiated a probe against the bigwig over directives of the Supreme Court (SC) on basis of a report compiled by joint investigation team (JIT).
The NAB further mentioned in its reply that corruption watchdog body was taking action against Zardari within legal boundaries and investigation was underway against the PPP co-chairman in accordance with NAB ordinance.
However, the NAB, in its reply, pleaded the IHC to reject the bail plea of Zardari. It is worth mentioning here that the NAB submitted separate response against each plea of the former president.
Asif Zardari, Faryal Talpur’s interim bails extended till April 29
On April 10, the Islamabad High Court extended the interim bails of former president Asif Zardari and Faryal Talpur till April 29.
Justice Amir Farooq asked the NAB prosecutor that how many inquiries being run against Asif Zardari.