The accountability court acquitted all the accused including former prime minister Shahbaz Sharif in Ashiana Iqbal reference, Ahad Cheema and Fawad Hasan Fawad are among the acquitted accused
In the accountability court, a hearing was held on the acquittal pleas of former prime minister Shahbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana Iqbal reference.
The court gave the verdict in the Ashiana housing case, Accountability Court Judge Ali Zulqarnain Awan delivered the verdict, in the verdict all the accused including Shahbaz Sharif were acquitted.
The accountability court also acquitted Ahadcheema and Fawad Hasan Fawad, while the acquittal plea of co-accused Munir Zia and Imtiaz Haider, Bilal Qadwai, Sajjad Bhatta and Shahid Mehmood was also accepted.
Earlier, in the Ashiana Iqbal reference hearing, the NAB prosecution had submitted the interpretation of the Supreme Court’s decision to the accountability court, in which it had said that Ashiana Iqbal is one of those cases which the Supreme Court did not prohibit from pronouncing its verdict. Attorney General of Pakistan Mansoor Usman Awan has been asked for his opinion, the report has been submitted after consultation with the Attorney General of Pakistan.
The prosecutor said that the Supreme Court order is related to the cases which were sent back to NAB from the courts, after the decision of the Supreme Court, these cases were restored back to the courts, Ashiana Iqbal reference is not included in these cases.
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2024-09-09 14:56:41
What were the main allegations against Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana Iqbal housing reference?
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Ashiana Iqbal Reference: Accountability Court Acquits All Accused Including Shehbaz Sharif, Ahad Cheema, and Fawad Hasan Fawad
In a significant development, an accountability court in Lahore has acquitted all accused, including former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in the Ashiana Iqbal housing reference [1]. The verdict was delivered by Accountability Court Judge Ali Zulqarnain Awan, marking a significant milestone in the high-profile case.
The Ashiana Iqbal housing reference was filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in 2018, alleging that Shehbaz Sharif and other accused had caused significant financial loss to the national exchequer [2]. The NAB had accused the former prime minister and others of misusing their authority and embezzling funds meant for the housing project.
However, after hearing the acquittal pleas of the accused, the accountability court found no evidence of wrongdoing and acquitted all of them, including Shehbaz Sharif, Ahad Cheema, and Fawad Hasan Fawad [3].
In addition to Shehbaz Sharif, the court also acquitted co-accused Munir Zia, Imtiaz Haider, Bilal Qadwai, Sajjad Bhatta, and Shahid Mehmood. The acquittal is a significant relief to the accused, who had been facing corruption charges for several years.
The Ashiana Iqbal housing project was initiated to provide affordable housing to the citizens of Punjab. However, the project was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, leading to the NAB’s investigation and the subsequent filing of the reference.
The verdict in the Ashiana Iqbal reference is a significant development in the ongoing anti-corruption drive in Pakistan. While the NAB had allegations of corruption and embezzlement, the accountability court’s verdict suggests that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the accused’s guilt.
The acquittal of Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana Iqbal reference is likely to have significant political implications, particularly given the former prime minister’s high profile and his role in Pakistani politics. The verdict may also impact the ongoing efforts to tackle corruption in Pakistan, as it highlights the importance of ensuring that the prosecution is able to provide robust evidence to support its allegations.
the acquittal of all accused, including Shehbaz Sharif, Ahad Cheema, and Fawad Hasan Fawad, in the Ashiana Iqbal reference marks a significant development in Pakistan’s anti-corruption efforts. The verdict serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that the prosecution is able to provide sufficient evidence to support its allegations and underscores the need for a fair and transparent justice system in Pakistan.
What were the implications of the acquittal of Shehbaz Sharif and others for the future of corruption cases in Pakistan?
Ashiana Iqbal Reference: Accountability Court Acquits All Accused Including Shehbaz Sharif, Ahad Cheema, and Fawad Hasan Fawad
In a significant development, an accountability court in Lahore has acquitted all accused, including former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in the Ashiana Iqbal housing reference [1[1]. The verdict was delivered by Accountability Court Judge Ali Zulqarnain Awan, marking a significant milestone in the high-profile case.
The Ashiana Iqbal housing reference was filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in 2018, alleging that Shehbaz Sharif and other accused had caused significant financial loss to the national exchequer [2[2]. The NAB had accused the former prime minister and others of misusing their authority and embezzling funds meant for the housing project.
However, after hearing the acquittal pleas of the accused, the accountability court found no evidence of wrongdoing and acquitted all of them, including Shehbaz Sharif, Ahad Cheema, and Fawad Hasan Fawad [3[3]. In addition to Shehbaz Sharif, the court also acquitted co-accused Munir Zia, Imtiaz Haider, Bilal Qadwai, Sajjad Bhatta, and Shahid Mehmood. The acquittal is a significant relief to the accused, who had been facing corruption charges for several years.
The Ashiana Iqbal housing project was initiated to provide affordable housing to the citizens of Punjab. However, the project was marred by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, leading to the NAB’s investigation and the subsequent filing of the reference.
The verdict in the Ashiana Iqbal reference is a significant development in the ongoing anti-corruption drive in Pakistan. While the NAB had allegations of corruption and embezzlement, the accountability court’s verdict suggests that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove the accused’s guilt.
The acquittal of Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana Iqbal reference is likely to have significant political implications, particularly given the former prime minister’s high profile and his role in Pakistani politics. The verdict may also impact the ongoing efforts to combat corruption and ensure accountability in the country.
What were the main allegations against Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana Iqbal housing reference?
The main allegations against Shehbaz Sharif and others in the Ashiana Iqbal housing reference were related to corruption and mismanagement of the housing project. The NAB alleged that the accused had caused significant financial
