Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PM Imran meets CM Punjab, discusses administrative matters

PM Imran

Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan has said that Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project will create employment opportunities and accelerate economic activities besides catering to the needs of Lahore city. According to the details, the Premier was chairing a review meeting on progress in the implementation of the project in Islamabad today (Friday), he said execution … Read more

NAB report reveals Nawaz Sharif’s assets detail

NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) submitted a report in Islamabad accountability court, a report, highlighting details of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s properties and shares in various companies. According to the NAB report, Nawaz Sharif owns Rs 343,425 worth of shares in Hudaibiya Paper Mills, Rs 467,950 worth of shares in Muhammad Baksh Textile Mills, Rs … Read more

NAB to present PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif before court today

shahbaz sharif

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will present PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif before an accountability court today (Tuesday).

The bureau will request for his physical remand for further investigation into money laundering case against him. Special security arrangements have been made to deter any untoward incident.

On Monday, the NAB arrested Shehbaz Sahrif after the Lahore High Court (LHC) denied him further extension in his interim bail.

The NAB team arrested him from the courtroom and took him to the NAB Lahore headquarters amid tight security.

A large number of PML-N supporters who were present on the court premises chanted slogans against the NAB and the government and clashed with the police.

A two-judge bench comprising Justice Sardar Ahmed Naeem and Justice Farooq Haider dismissed the petition as withdrawn.

On the other hand, Maryam Nawaz, PML-N Central Vice President termed Shehbaz Sharif’s arrest as a sad day and said that the only reason for arresting Shehbaz Sharif was that he stood with his brother Nawaz Sharif.

She said that the PML-N leader has been punished for his loyalty to his elder brother, Hamza Shehbaz has not been proved guilty yet he is still in jail.

Maryam further added that Shehbaz Sharif had said that the APC declaration will be implemented 100%. This is the first time such a crackdown has taken place on the opposition. The government is innocent even after committing every sin.

The PML-N vice-president said that Shehbaz Sharif was not arrested on any corruption charge. He belonged to a business family which has been doing business since 1930.

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NAB Court indicts Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur in corruption references

NAB Court

The National Accountability Bureau NAB court has indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari and Faryal Talpur and other accused in Park Lane, Mega Money Laundering, and Thatta Water Supply References. According to the details, Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Azam Khan heard the references. Former president and Faryal Talpur pleaded not guilty before the court. The … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif meets son Hamza Shehbaz in jail to inquire after his health

Shehbaz Sharif Hamza Shehbaz

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif has met his son, Hamza Shehbaz at Kot Lakhpat Jail to inquire after his health.

According to sources, Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza’s meeting continued for around 1.5 hours at Kot Lakhpat’s prison cell.

They exchanged views on the current political situation and other party affairs.

Sources added that Shehbaz also informed Hamza about the decisions taken in the all parties conference (APC). They also discussed the chances of more arrests by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

The opposition leader in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, had earlier met his son Hamza Shehbaz on September 13.

Earlier, The Lahore High Court (LHC) had extended interim bail of Shehbaz Sharif in money laundering case till September 28.

According to the details, the PML-N leader had filed an application in the High Court for his bail.

A two-member bench of the LHC headed by Justice Sardar Ahmed Naeem heard his bail plea.

NAB Lahore had requested the high Court to reject Shehbaz Sharif’s bail application.

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NAB is only targeting politicians says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has once again targeted National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and said the anti-graft body has paralyzed the country’s administrative structure. He was addressing media on Thursday. The former prime minister said that NAB is only making cases against politicians. The PML-N leader said that the government had passed … Read more

LHC to hear bail plea of Shehbaz Sharif in money laundering case today

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) will conduct the hearing of the interim bail plea of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif in money laundering case today (Tuesday).

Earlier, the LHC had extended the interim bail of Shehbaz Sharif, till today. The court has summoned lawyers of the parties in the case.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Sardar Ahmad Naeem will hear the bail plea of the opposition leader. However, he is expected to appear before the court.

Earlier on September 16, the Lahore High Court (LHC) had extended interim bail of Opposition Leader in the National Assembly (NA) in money laundering case.

On August 25, an accountability court had sought arguments on an application seeking to unfreeze assets of Shehbaz Sharif and members of his family.

Shehbaz had stated in his plea that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) froze his family’s properties in utter disregard for the actual facts as assets can not be frozen during the process of investigation.

He had requested the accountability court to review its verdict of allowing the national graft buster to freeze the assets.

Last year on December 11, the accountability court had ordered authorities to freeze properties of the PML-N president and his family.

The court, in its verdict, had directed the authorities concerned to freeze all assets of Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza Shehbaz, Suleman Shehbaz, two wives of the leader, including Nusrat Shehbaz and Tehmina Durrani.

Moreover, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz’s medical reports had been presented before an accountability court of Lahore on September 14.

The accountability court had conducted the money laundering case against Shehbaz Sharif family.

According to PML-N leader Atta Tarar, Hamza Shehbaz had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Doctor Muhammad Afzal Khan of Kot Lakhpat Jail presented medical reports of Hamza Shehbaz and stated that the PML-N stalwart will undergo another coronavirus test.

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Asif Ali Zardari challenges decision by NAB to seize his luxury cars

Park Lane Case

The former President of Pakistan and co-chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party PPP Asif Ali Zardari has challenged the decision National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seize his luxury cars (two BMWs and one Toyota Lexus) the Toshakhana reference. According to the details, Zardari has filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court. The court sought a … Read more

NAB closes 20-year-old bank default inquiry against Chaudhry brothers

Chaudhry brothers

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has closed the 20-year-old bank default inquiry against Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi. According to the details, NAB Lahore submitted a report to the High Court in which it was stated that the inquiry was closed due to a lack of … Read more

Hamza Shahbaz’s medical reports presented before court

Hamza Shahbaz

Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz’s medical reports has been presented before an accountability court of Lahore today (Monday).

The accountability court is hearing money laundering case against Shehbaz Sharif family.

According to PML-N leader Atta Tarar, Hamza Shehbaz tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday.

AC Judge Jawadul Hassan conducted the hearing, in which PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif appeared before the court.

Doctor Muhammad Afzal Khan of Kot Lakhpat Jail presented medical reports of Hamza Shehbaz and stated that the PML-N stalwart will undergo another coronavirus test.

Another accused in the case, Javeria Ali, daughter of Shehbaz Sharif, in her plea stated that she met with her brother, a day ago in the jail and requested the court to grant her exemption from court appearance as her brother has contracted deadly COVID-19.

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Abdullah Khaqan Abbasi barred from flying to Dubai, offloaded from plane

Abdullah Khaqan Abbasi

Abdullah Khaqan Abbasi, son of former Prime Minister and PML-N senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, was stopped at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday and barred from flying to Dubai on a foreign trip, sources told.

The authorities at the airport stopped Abdullah Khan Abbasi as his name was on the ‘Stop List’ provided by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

Sources further added that Abdullah Khaqan Abbasi was offloaded from the plane and stopped from flying to Dubai.

It is pertinent to note that the anti-graft watchdog has already approved a supplementary reference against Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, his son Abdullah Khaqan Abbasi and others.

According to the allegations, the accused through a non-transparent process awarded the LNG Terminal-1 contract.

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NAB approaches Supreme Court to bring Nawaz Sharif back

Nawaz sharif

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached the Supreme Court to have Nawaz Sharif brought back to Pakistan. The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo is currently in London where he is receiving medical treatment. He was allowed to travel abroad after the Islamabad High Court approved his plea and suspended his seven-year sentence in … Read more

Toshakhana Case: Nawaz declared ‘proclaimed offender’; Zardari, Gillani indicted

Toshakhana Case

An accountability court (AC) on Wednesday has declared former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as ‘proclaimed offender‘ in Toshakhana reference.

The AC has also indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari and former premier Yousaf Raza Gillani.

The accountability court is conducting the hearing of Toshakhana reference today against prominent political personalities including Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif over allegedly obtaining luxury vehicles from the treasury by paying 15 per cent of the actual price, whereas, the former premier Yousaf Raza Gillani had allegedly facilitated the allotment of the cars to both of them.

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Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and ex-premier Yousaf Raza Gillani appeared in the hearing which is being heard by the accountability court’s judge Asghar Ali.

During the hearing, the judge declared Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender in the case and sought details of his movable and immovable assets within a week.

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Zardari, Talpur to get indicted in Money Laundering Case on Sep 9

Zardari

Islamabad Accountability Court will indict former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in mega-money laundering reference on September 9. According to the details, accountability court Judge Azam conducted a hearing on mega money laundering case and decided to indict Asif Zardari, Faryal Talpur, others on September 9. The AC accepted the exemption pleas … Read more

Avenfield Reference review petition: Maryam Nawaz appears before IHC

Avenfield Reference

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear appeals filed by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and his son-in-law captain Muhammad Safdar against their conviction in the Avenfield reference today (Tuesday).

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has appeared before the IHC to attend a hearing of the Avenfield Apartments review petition.

The entry of non-relevant persons, including PML-N workers and supporters, will not be allowed inside the courtroom. Party workers will be kept away from the IHC building. The petition is expected to be taken up by the court by 11:30 am.

A two-judge bench comprising Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani will hear the case.

However, Mian Nawaz Sharif had sought exemption from attending the hearing, while Maryam and Safdar had filed a request for adjournment. All three — Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar — are out on bail in the case.

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AC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Suleman Shehbaz

Suleman Shehbaz

An accountability court on Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif’s son Suleman Shehbaz, in a money laundering reference.

The court has ordered authorities to arrest Suleman and present himself before the court at the next hearing of the reference.

Moreover, the court also asked authorities to submit a report in this regard at the next hearing.

Earlier in June, the National Accountability Bureau said it will contact the National Crime Agency in UK and Interpol to bring back Suleman from London in its ongoing investigation into money laundering charges.

According to a spokesperson of the Bureau, Suleman’s non-bailable arrest warrants had been issued on the money laundering charges. “The Lahore High Court has declared Suleman Shehbaz a fugitive in the money laundering case against the Sharif family,” he had said.

In April last year, the PTI leadership and NAB had alleged that Hamza Shehbaz and Suleman, who is currently in London, are involved in laundering money worth Rs85 billion.

Suleman had rejected the charges as baseless allegations by the PTI government.

He had said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has questions to answer about his own “unexplained assets worth Rs4 billion”.

“I brought money from abroad into Pakistan for investment and that’s not money laundering. Each and everything that I own is declared with the FBR. Every penny that I invested in Pakistan is declared and on-board, and record of each and every asset and business that I have ever owned is available with relevant Pakistani authorities,” Suleman had said.

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Shehbaz Sharif family assets: AC summons lawyers for arguments

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An accountability court on Tuesday sought arguments on an application seeking to unfreeze assets of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif and members of his family.

Admin Judge Jawadul Hassan directed lawyers representing the Opposition Leader to appear on next hearing on August 27 to put forth their arguments in the case.

Shehbaz stated in his plea that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) froze his family’s properties in utter disregard for the actual facts as assets can not be frozen during the process of investigation.

He requested the accountability court to review its verdict of allowing the national graft buster to freeze the assets.

Last year on December 11, the accountability court had ordered authorities to freeze properties of the PML-N president and his family.

The court, in its verdict, directed the authorities concerned to freeze all assets of Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza Shehbaz, Suleman Shehbaz, two wives of Shehbaz including Nusrat Shehbaz and Tehmina Durrani.

Moreover, the family members of Shehbaz was given 14 days to file objections.

Prior to that, the anti-corruption watchdog submitted the complete record of the assets of the Shehbaz family.

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Illegal Allotment Case: NAB arrests Local Government Secretary Roshan Sheikh

Illegal

In a major development, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Secretary Sindh Local Government, Roshan Sheikh in illegal allotment case. He is shifted to NAB headquarters under strict security. According to the details, Roshan Ali Sheikh was arrested after the Sindh High Court rejected the bail pleas of Sindh LG secretary and nine others in … Read more

Al Azizia Reference: IHC to hear Nawaz’s appeal against conviction on Sept. 1

Nawaz Sharif Al-Aziziz Reference

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear an appeal filed against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s conviction in Al-Azizia reference on September 1.

A two-member bench of the IHC will hear the appeal on September 1.

Meanwhile, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) appeals against Nawaz Sharif’s extension of sentence and his acquittal in the flagship reference has also been fixed for hearing.

The Islamabad High Court’s special bench comprising Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani will hear the appeals of Nawaz Sharif and NAB.

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‘PML-N was formed on the basis of deceit and fib’, says Fawad Chaudhry

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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday targeted leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for holding the government responsible for allowing Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad for treatment.

Taking to Twitter, Chaudhry said PML-N leaders and their supporters in media used to say day and night how critically ill Nawaz Sharif is, and if he was not let go abroad his life would be in peril.

Since National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to bring back PML-N supremo, these people have been saying that it was the government that had sent Sharif abroad and ask how could they ask him to fly back home. This is the deceit and fib on the basis of which the PML-N was formed, he added.

However, Muhammad Nafees Zakaria, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has written a letter to the British government regarding the extradition of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan.

The development came a day after Federal Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz said that it is necessary to bring back Mian Nawaz to Pakistan and the government will ask the Foreign Office (FO) to take steps for his return.

While addressing a press conference on Saturday, advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Home Affairs, Shehzad Akbar, confirmed that the government of Pakistan has initiated necessary legal action for the extradition of Nawaz Sharif.

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NAB decides to bring back PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, Salman Shehbaz

NAB Nawaz Sharif Salman Shehbaz

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to bring back former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif and Salman Shehbaz.

According to NAB sources, court will be approached for execution of Nawaz Sharif’s sentence in the Al-Azizia reference. It has also been decided to contact the UK through Foreign Office to bring back Nawaz Sharif.

The anti-graft watchdog has also decided to inform the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is absconding.

According to NAB officials, the bail of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has expired and he is now a fugitive accused and criminal.

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Court summons Shehbaz Sharif, family in money laundering reference on August 27

Shehbaz's interim bail in money laundering case extended till July 23

An accountability court on Friday issued notices to PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and members of the Sharif family to appear before regarding money laundering case and assets beyond means reference on August 27.

Last week, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had filed a reference against 16 accused, including Shehbaz and his son Hamza Shehbaz, in a money laundering case.

The case, which pertains to corruption to the tune of Rs7 billion, was filed in the court of an admin judge on August 17.

The reference, consisting of 55 volumes, also includes the names of Suleman Shehbaz, Rabia, Nusrat Shahbaz, and Nisar Ahmad. Daughters Rabia Imran and Javeria Ali have also been named in the reference while Suleman is a proclaimed offender in this case.

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AC summons Shahbaz Sharif on August 27 in Money Laundering Case

Shehbaz's interim bail in money laundering case extended till July 23

The accountability court AC has summoned PML-N central president Shahbaz Sharif on August 27 in a money laundering reference. According to the details, the Lahore accountability court has ordered the jail authorities to produce Hamza Shahbaz and other arrested accused at the next hearing. The court also sought clarification from the investigating officer on the … Read more

Supplementary reference returned to NAB against Zardari in Park Lane Case

Asif Ali Zardari

Supplementary Reference filed against former president Asif Ali Zardari and others with objections to the National Accountability Bureau has been returned on Wednesday. According to the details, the registrar office has told the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) that the supplementary reference filed in the Park Lane case was not properly arranged. It asked the NAB … Read more

Toshakhana reference: Court rules out to indict Zardari, Gilani on Sept 9

Toshakhana

Former President Asif Ali Zardari and former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will be indicted in the Toshakhana reference on Sept 9. According to the details, Accountability Court of Islamabad, ruled that former president and former prime minister will be indicted in the Toshakhana reference on Sept 9. Accountability Judge Asghar Ali stopped the process to … Read more

Nation witnesses rule of law today: CM Punjab

Nation witnesses rule of law today: CM Punjab Usman Buzdar

The Punjab Chief Minister said that the facts should be brought before the NAB to remove the ambiguity on the issue of liquor license. The situation is clear, the nation saw lawlessness yesterday and respect of law today. According to details, after the NAB appearance, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Bazdar in his statement said that … Read more

Maryam Nawaz to appear before NAB in illegally land acquiring case

Maryam Nawaz appears before the NAB court again

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz to appear before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in connection with a case related to “illegally acquiring” hundreds of acres of land in Raiwind. According to the details, NAB has asked Maryam to appear along with details of 200 hundred acres of land she allegedly acquired … Read more

NAB finalizes Narowal sports complex corruption reference against Ahsan Iqbal

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has finalized the Narowal Sports City corruption reference against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal. The NAB has named former interior minister as main accused in the reference and sent it for the approval to chairman NAB Justice retired Javed Iqbal. According to sources, the NAB has acquired strong … Read more