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SHC seeks reply from NAB over transfer of Roshan Sindh project case to Islamabad

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit its reply ove
Published April 30, 2019

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit its reply over transferring of ‘Roshan Sindh’ project case to Islamabad.

A SHC bench, headed by Chief Justice Ahmed Ali Shaikh, heard the bail plea filed by accused in a case pertaining to the billions rupees of corruption in Roshan Sindh project.

Counsel of the accused told the court that lights have been installed as per project.  On which, Chief Justice replied: ‘’ Yes, whole Sindh has been lightened, Sindh go bright as the sun rises.’’ The counsel submitted that you can conduct inquiry through any way.

The SHC CJ replied that you will cry, if we start inquiry, so do not argue in such way that you could not tolerate.

The counsel said that the NAB has linked inquiry related to the ‘Roshan Sindh’ project with the investigation into fake accounts’ case through transferring it to Islamabad. ‘’NAB Chairman has no authority to link this case with fake accounts case,’’ he said.

NAB prosecutor told SHC that a joint team of the institution will continue a thorough investigation as suspicions prevail for transfer of corruption money of Roshan Sindh’s project to fake bank accounts.

However, defence lawyers opposed the transfer of the inquiry to Islamabad where Khalil Asad, Agha Shahid and 13 others were accused in the case.

The lawyers argued that the case could not be transferred to Islamabad in the middle of inquiry and NAB chairman was not authorized to make such a decision.

NAB prosecutor argued that NAB chief has full powers to transfer an inquiry.

The bench asked: ‘’Is darkness of the province ends after Roshan Sindh project? You should also tell the court for details regarding the company from which the solar plates were purchased.”

Justice Ahmed Ali M Shaikh remarked that the defense will definitely shout if the court summoned complete particulars of the project.

SHC extended transit bail of the accused persons and sought a reply from NAB over the transfer of the case till May 7.

The court, later, adjourned the hearing.

 

Copyright PPI (Pakistan Press International), 2019
 

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