Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Court summons Asif Zardari, Yusuf Gilani in NAB cases 

Zardari
  • Court issued notice to former President in fake bank accounts.
  • Accountability court also summoned Yusuf Raza Gilani Toshakhana case.
  • Both PPP leaders summoned personally in court on October 24.

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court has summoned former President Asif Zardari and former Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in National Accountability Bureau(NAB) cases.

Accountability Islamabad has issued summon notices in fake bank accounts and the Toshakhan case.

The court issued a summons notice to former President Asif Zardari in the fake bank accounts case and summoned him personally on October 24.

On the other hand, the accountability court has also summoned PPP leader and former prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on October 24 in the Toshakhana case.

It should be noted that on the last day of his tenure, former Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial declared the petition of chairman PTI against the NAB amendments admissible and declared 9 out of 10 amendments of the NAB amendments null and void.

After the Supreme Court annulled the NAB amendments, the cases against former President Asif Ali Zardari and six former Prime Ministers were reopened.

The Supreme Court in the decision has restored all cases of politicians and said that all cases should be rescheduled in NAB courts and accountability courts.

Cases closed against many politicians have been revived after the Supreme Court struck down the NAB amendments.

After the decision of the Supreme Court, the Toshakhana reference against Asif Ali Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, and Yusuf Raza Gilani has been restored.

The LNG reference of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was transferred from the accountability court and the rental power reference against former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf was also returned, which has now been restored.

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LHC dismisses NAB’s appeal against release of Perviaz Elahi

NAB
  • A two-member bench pronounced decision.
  • Court observed that NAB is not affected by decision.
  • Earlier, NAB had challenged single bench decision.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) declared appeal of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) inadmissible against the order of release former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi of Lahore High Court pronounced the decision.

The court dismissed NAB’s appeal as inadmissible.

The court has declared in its decision that NAB is not affected by the decision of the single bench.

It should be noted that NAB had challenged the single bench decision to release Chaudhry Parvez Elahi during physical remand.

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Govt awaits SC’s detailed verdict on NAB amendments: Solangi

Solangi
  • He sad legal experts will review detailed judgment.
  • Solangi said future course of action will be announce soon.
  • He reiterated caretaker government’s commitment to assist ECP.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the caretaker government was waiting for the Supreme Court to issue a detailed judgment on a case related to the amendments in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws.

“Law Ministry and legal experts will review the detailed judgment and future course of action will be announce in the light of their opinion,” the minister said while addressing a news conference along with Caretaker Ministers for Finance and Energy Dr. Shamshad Akhtar and Muhammad Ali.

To a query, Solangi reiterated the caretaker government’s commitment to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in holding the general election in the country.

“Funds for election were allocated in the federal budget presented by the previous government and at this stage, delimitation process is underway.

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Investigation against Caretaker PM closes on merit: NAB 

NAB 
  • Asset case was opened against Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar in Quetta.
  • However, PM Kakar assets were not found in investigation.
  • Caretaker PM’s case was cleared before he assumed power.

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has said that the investigation against Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar closed on merit.

NAB officials, the complaint against the caretaker prime minister had nothing to do with the NAB amendments, and the investigation against him was shelved on merit.

NAB sources say that an asset case was opened against Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar in Quetta, but his assets were not found in the investigation.

NAB sources said that the caretaker prime minister’s case was cleared before he assumed power.

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Sheikh Rasheed’s responds to SC verdict on NAB amendment bill

Sheikh Rasheed on NAB

The SC declared the NAB amendment bill null and void. Sheik Rasheed lauded CJ for the decision. He hopes for a process of accountability without discrimination. Rawalpindi: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chairman Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has reacted to the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan’s decision on the NAB amendment bill on Friday. The former interior … Read more

Parvez Elahi granted bail in vandalism case regarding courthouse

Parvez Elahi

Parvez Elahi was granted bail in a vandalism case regarding the courthouse. ATC Judge has accepted his bail request against a surety bond of Rs20,000. Elahi has faced repeated arrests and detentions since the May 9 riots. ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has granted bail to President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parvez Elahi in a … Read more

Sheikh Rashid skips NAB appearance in £190 million probe

Sheikh Rashid NAB

The Awami Muslim League chief, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed promptly apologized for his National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appearance in £190 million NCA scandal and submitted a detailed reply to address the allegations against him. The NAB had summoned former interior minister Sheikh Rashid today (Tuesday) in the £190 million NCA scandal at 9:30 a.m and was … Read more

Deputy Chairman NAB Zahir Shah resigns

Zahir Shah

The Deputy Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Zahir Shah on Monday resigned from his post. Zahir Shah sent his resignation to the Chairman NAB. Sources reported that Zahir Shah could not continue the work due to personal reasons. Notably, Justice (retired) Syed Asghar Haider on Saturday also announced to step down as the NAB prosecutor … Read more

NAB arrests former Punjab principal secretary in corruption case

NAB

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested former principal secretary Muhammad Khan Bhatti in a corruption case and illegal recruitments. NAB Lahore took Bhatti into custody from Central Jail Gujranwala to further the investigation. He will be presented to the Accountability Court in Lahore tomorrow (Monday) for physical remand. Muhammad Khan Bhatti is considered … Read more

Court approves four-day physical remand of Pervaiz Elahi

Court
  • The NAB prosecutor requested a 14 physical remand.
  • Parvez Elahi is accused of corruption in development projects.
  • Court approved physical remand of Pervaiz Elahi till Sep 2.

LAHORE: The Accountability Court of Lahore approved the physical remand of former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi till September 2 in the case of corruption in development projects.

On the other hand, the Lahore High Court reserved its decision on the petition regarding the implementation of the decision not to arrest Pervaiz Elahi and annul the NAB arrest.

Pervaiz Elahi’s lawyer told the court that NAB alleged that Rs 120 million came into Pervaiz Elahi’s account. He added that this money was sent by Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, who is a relative of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi.

The NAB prosecutor requested a 14 physical remand and said that Chaudhry Parvez Elahi is accused of corruption in two hundred development projects in Gujarat and Mandi Bahauddin.

NAB gave him the written questionnaire and the answer has been received in this regard. NAB needs the physical remand of Pervaiz Elahi so that the answers to the questions can be compared.

Pervaiz Elahi’s lawyer Amjad Pervez told the court that the former chief minister has been in custody since June 1. NAB’s inquiry into this case was started on June 9. The investigation of the case turned into an investigation on July 18.

The lawyer further argued that Pervaiz Elahi was detained in MPO after which NAB arrested him which is based on bad intention. He added that 120 million was sent by Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain to the account of Parvaiz Elahi.

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SHC bars arrest of ex-minister Mukesh Kumar in corruption case

Mukesh Kumar

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has barred the arrest of former Excise and Taxation Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla against inquiries initiated by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Court issued a written order after an application was filed against the possible arrest of the former provincial minister. The court ordered that Mukesh Kumar shall not … Read more

Maryam gets relief from SC in Shamim Sugar Mill case

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NAB withdrew the case against Maryam Nawaz. Back in 2019, NAB had sought the cancellation of Maryam’s bail. Chief Justice assured the NAB prosecutor to deliver a favorable decision. PMLN’s Maryam Nawaz received significant relief from the Supreme Court in the Shamim Sugar Mill case as appeal against her bail gets disposed by the court … Read more

SC fixes plea of Chairman PTI against NAB amendment for hearing

NAB
  • A three-member bench will hear case on August 18.
  • PTI chairman filed petition against NAB amendments.
  • 47 hearings have been held on this petition so far.

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s petition against the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) amendments has been fixed for hearing in the Supreme Court.

A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial will hear the case on August 18.

Justice Ijaz ul Ahsan and Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will also be part of the bench.

In 2022, the PTI chairman filed a petition against NAB amendments and so far 47 hearings have been held on this petition.

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NAB rearrested former CM Punjab Pervaiz Elahi

Pervaiz
  • He was released from Adiala Jail after completion detention period.
  • NAB sought details of records of assets of Pervaiz Elahi and family.
  • NAB started inquiry against Moonis for assets beyond income.

RAWALPINDI: National Accountability Bureau(NAB) re-arrested former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi after he was released from Adiala Jail.

According to the details, former Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi was released from Adiala Jail on completion of the detention period, NAB had asked for details of records of assets of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Moonis Elahi, and his family.

According to NAB sources, NAB has also started an inquiry against Moonis Elahi for assets beyond income.

NAB sources say that Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi will be taken on remand and shifted to Lahore.

NAB Prosecutor Rafi Maqsood will give arguments on the transit remand. Pervaiz Elahi will be sent to Lahore if the transit remand is approved.

On the other hand, a question was asked the journalist that Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is being arrested again and again, to which the PTI president replied, “Let him fulfill his wish”.

It should be noted that the former Chief Minister of Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi was taken out of Camp Jail Lahore on July 19 and taken to adiala Jail. Pervaiz Elahi was detained under 3 MPO and his detention orders were issued by the Deputy Commissioner Lahore for 30 days.

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PTI chairman excuses from appearing before NAB in Toshakhana case

NAB Toshakhana case

Submits written reply to NAB. Stated he can appear before NAB on July 19. Added he rarely travels from Lahore to Islamabad due to security concerns. PTI chairman on Monday informed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of not appearing before them in the Toshakhana case. In a written response, he stated that he is scheduled … Read more

NAB converts Toshakhana inquiry into investigation

NAB converts Toshakhana inquiry into investigation
  • The Toshakhana inquiry converted into investigation.
  • Chairman PTI has been directed to appear before CIT.
  • NAB has summoned Ex-prime minister on July 17.

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has converted the Toshakhana inquiry into an investigation against the former prime minister and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI).

According to the NAB notice, the inquiry against Chairman PTI has been converted into an investigation.

The notice said that in the light of evidence and statements of witnesses, the inquiry was converted into an investigation.

In the notice, Imran Khan has been directed to appear before the Combined Investigation Team (CIT), and according to sources, the report of inquiry will be given to Chairman PTI personally.

NAB has summoned the former Prime Minister and he has been summoned on July 17 at 10 am.

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NCA scandal: NAB summons PTI Chairman on July 13

NAB PTI Chairman

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has widened its investigation against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan pertaining to the £190 million scandal. The bureau summoned the former prime minister to appear before a combined investigation team on July 13. NAB has issued the notice that was received by lawyer Ali Ejaz Buttar. NAB has … Read more

NAB investigation team reaches Dubai for probe into Toshakhana case

NAB Dubai Toshakhana

NAB team reaches Dubai for probe into Toshakhana Team is headed by Director NAB Rizwan Ahmed The team is collecting evidences in this regard The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) investigation team has reached Dubai for the probe into the Toshakhana case filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan. A four-member team headed by Director … Read more

NAB serves Imran Khan summon in prohibited funding case

NAB

NAB team visited Imran Khan’s residence in Zaman Park NAB issued a summon notice to Imran Khan NAB has already summoned Imran Khan on March 9 LAHORE: A team of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday visited the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in Zaman Park. The two-member team arrived from … Read more

Formula for national elections should be decided: Fawad Chaudhry

fawad
  • He said that the process of appointing NAB chairman is controversial.
  • PTI leader said that PTI has nominated SMQ as the leader of the opposition.
  • He that political forces should be moved towards country stability.

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has said that the formula for national elections should be decided.

In his Twitter message, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the process of appointing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman is controversial. He said the court has suspended the notification of resignation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members.

He said that Tehreek-e-Insaf has nominated Shah Mehmood Qureshi as the leader of the opposition.

Fawad Chaudhry said that Imran Khan has given a message today to unite and adopt the path of dialogue.

He said that in this background, the process of consulting the government and the opposition in the appointment of the new NAB chairman has not been done legally.

He said that politics is the guarantor of the state in this difficult situation.

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NAB widens probe against Mirza Shahzad Akbar

NAB has widened inquiry against Mirza Shahzad Akbar NAB has sought details of his assets and properties He is facing cases against possession of assets beyond means ISLAMABADD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) widened the scope of investigation against former accountability adviser Mirza Shahzad Akbar. NAB Lahore has sought details of Shahzad Akbar and his family’s … Read more

Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad appointed NAB chairman

NAB chairman

Lt Gen retired Nazir Ahmad has been appointed as NAB chairman PM Office has issued a notification The post was vacant after resignation of Aftab Sultan ISLAMABAD: The federal government appointed Lt Gen retired Nazir Ahmad as chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). A notification has been issued in this regard stating that the … Read more

DG NAB Lahore Ali Sarfaraz transferred from post

NAB Lahore

DG NAB Lahore Ali Sarfaraz has been removed from his post His services have been handed over to Punjab government He was appointed in November 2022 LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore Director General Ali Sarfaraz Hussain has been removed from his post, Bol News reported. The Establishment Division issued a notification on the transferring … Read more

Bilawal suggests amendment in NAB law for accountability of judges  

Bilawal suggests
  • He said in connection with the Golden Jubilee of constitution.
  • Foreign Minister said  Imran Khan has ruined every institution.
  • Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said PPP would oppose the sacred cow laws.

KARACHI:  Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced to introduce an amendment to bring the judges under the purview of to NAB accountability, saying that a dual system cannot run in the country. Different laws for common man and sacred cows won’t work as it could not be acceptable that if there is a Prime Minister from Larkana then hang him and if the Prime Minister is from Zaman Park the courts will wait for whole day to offer him bail.

Addressing a Seminar organized by PPP Karachi Division in connection with the Golden Jubilee of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the PPP Chairman said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is the founder of the 1973 Constitution, for which we are proud of. This Constitution of 1973 gives every citizen to protect and guarantee their rights.

He further said that if Pakistan is a federal country, this Constitution gives us a federal system. Pakistan is an Islamic country, then our Constitution is an Islamic constitution, and Pakistan is a country of democracy then our constitution is a democratic constitution.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that since the Constitution of Pakistan was passed, constant attacks were mounted against it, because some forces don’t tolerate rights to the people. Its defacing at the hands of dictators General Zia and General Musharraf is still felt by the nation.

The PPP Chairman said that the tenure from 2008 to 2013 was a period of hope, as before that there was a lot of polarization in the country. During this period, the political parties came to the conclusion that as long as we continue to fight, the Constitution and democracy will always be in danger and the country will not progress. He further said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had forgotten the political victimisations of her then opponents and pledged that we would work on Charter of Democracy (CoD).

Calling the progress made as a result of harmony among the political parties after the CoD, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that we focussed on the people of Pakistan, we passed the 18th Amendment, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) was initiated, Northern Areas made Gilgit –Baltistan and NWFP Province was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the puppet was brought to power because it was not just a conspiracy against the system, but a conspiracy against the Constitution under the narrative that everything has gone to the provinces.

He said that Imran Khan has ruined every institution. Politics has been polarised to such an extent that we cannot talk to each other.

The PPP Chairman said that another law is being floated that if anyone speaks against the army or the judiciary, he will be punished.

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Chairman NAB Aftab Sultan resigns

Chairman NAB

NAB Chairman Aftab Sultan resigned His resignation is accepted by the prime minister He was appointed last year in July ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Aftab Sultan resigns, reported BOL News on Tuesday. Sources revealed that the chairman resigned due to personal reasons. It was also said that NAB’s powers were reduced under the … Read more

Shahid Khaqan holds NAB responsible for economic downturn

Shahid Khaqan NAB

Shahid Khaqan held NAB responsible for economic crisis He said NAB is the most corrupt body He also said Nawaz Sharif is his leader KARACHI: The former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday held National Accountability Bureau (NAB) responsible for the economic crisis in the country. He was talking to the media in Karachi when … Read more

NAB summons Usman Buzdar in corruption case

NAB summons
  • NAB asked PTI  leader to appear before the Lahore.
  • NAB has also directed him to bring records of properties.
  • NAB summoned former chief minister in a corruption case.

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former chief minister Punjab Usman Buzdar in a corruption case on February 16.

The NAB has asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader to appear before the Lahore office along with records of his properties at 11am on Thursday.

The NAB has also directed him to bring records of his sold properties while appearing before the NAB office.

Earlier, an accountability court extended interim bail of former Punjab CM Usman Buzdar in a case pertaining to awarding a liquor license to a hotel by violating the law.

It may be noted that PTI leader Sardar Usman Buzdar had appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the liquor licence case.

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NAB launches inquiry against Punjab Assembly Secretary

Punjab Assembly Secretary

NAB has initiated action against Muhammad Khan Bhatti He is accused of possessing illegal assets and corruption Bhatti was arrested from Sindh and his whereabouts are unknown LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has initiated action against Punjab Assembly Secretary Muhammad Khan Bhatti, considered a close aide of former Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. According to … Read more