Karachi: NAB court grants interim bail to ex-finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh

Karachi (HRNW) A NAB court of Karachi on Friday approved interim bail of former finance minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh against surety bonds worth Rs0.1 million as his protective bail granted by the Sindh High Court (SHC) is expiring tomorrow (Saturday).

The development is being viewed as significant in the current political atmosphere where speculations are that he could assume an important position in an interim setup ensuing an alleged deal between the government and PTI chairman Imran Khan for dissolution of National Assembly and fresh elections.

According to the correspondent, Shaikh appeared before the accountability court.

The court instructed the former finance minister to join the investigation and cooperate with the interrogators while it also issued notice to National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s prosecutor.

After granting interim bail, the court adjourned the hearing till May 28.

 

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