ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court (AC) on Wednesday dismissed the three petitions challenging the confiscation and auction of property, owned by former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, in Toshakhana corruption reference. AC-II Judge Syed Asghar Ali announced the judgment which was reserved on last hearing after listening the arguments. The petitions were filed by citizens Ashraf Malik, Aslam Aziz and Mian Iqbal Barkat. Earlier, the IHC bench had already dismissed the petition against auction and asked the applicants to approach the accountability court for relief. On April 23, Judge Syed Asghar Ali directed the deputy commissioners of Lahore and Sheikhupura to sell immovable properties within 60 days, including House No.135, Upper Mall, Lahore and 88.4 kanal of agricultural land.
Court asked appellants to satisfy it on next hearing that how decision of single bench was not right
Petitioner’s lawyer informed court that parliament had passed 26th Constitutional Amendment
CM urged people to choose between resisting oppression and embracing freedom or continuing under shackles of slavery
Committee emphasised need for effective legislation to safeguard rights of parliamentarians
Muzammil Aslam highlighted need for 5,000 watersheds in KP, requiring an investment of Rs 115 billion
Justice Shahzad observed that with support of appellant, 85% power theft was witnessed in his locality
