A hearing on the over-the-counter assets case against former Leader of the Opposition and senior PPP leader Syed Khursheed Shah was adjourned till January 7.news world ahmed
The National Accountability Bureau on behalf of Sukkur against 18 people, including Pakistan Peoples Party central leader Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, his sons Farrukh Shah, Zirak Shah, his Begmat Talat Bibi and Gulnaz Bibi, son-in-law of provincial governor Owais Qadir Shah. A reference to the accused, who was accused of making more than Rs 30 billion worth of assets, was heard in the accountability court in Sukkur today.current world news
Pakistan Peoples Party central leader Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah was brought to the court from NICVD Hospital on an ambulance while his nephews, sons and sons-in-law also appeared in the court.current world news
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During the hearing of the case, provincial minister Awais Qadir Shah, MPA Farrukh Shah and others also appeared in the accountability court.
During the court hearing, NAB prosecutor and Khurshid Shah's lawyers also gave their own brief arguments.current world news
The court reviewed the reference made by NAB and adjourned the reference hearing till January 7, ordering NAB to present evidence of the charges against the accused at the next hearing.
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Talking to the media outside the accountability court, Khurshid Shah said that Parliament represents the people and if the Parliament becomes weak, then the enemy becomes powerful.
It may be recalled that the Sindh High Court had on January 16 suspended the release order on the bail of PPP leader Khurshid Shah, while the NAB adjourned the hearing against Khurshid Shah's bail till January 16.current world news
Accountability court December 17 granted bail against Khurshid Shah for Rs 50 lakh
