Monday, September 7th, 2020
NAB decides to shut LDA corruption case against Ahad Cheema
LAHORE : The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to shut Lahore Development Authority corruption case inquiry against former LDA director general Ahad Cheema and others. The decision was made by DG NAB Lahore while chairing a regional board meeting. The NAB has contacted the accountability court to shut the case. According to NAB, the LDA Cty has ensured provision of plots to the affectees. Cheema was arrested on February 21, 2018over charges of misusing his authority by awarding Ashiana Housing contract worth Rs14 billion to Lahore Casa Developers, thatRead More
‘What about four bowlers bowl five overs?’ Warne suggests unique idea for T20 cricket
Southampton : Former Australian spinner Shane Warne has suggested a unique idea for the T20 format where bowlers could have their allocation of four overs increased to five. Warne gave the idea while commentating during the second T20I of the series between England and Australia. He thinks having four bowlers able to get through five overs in a T20 match would help stop bat dominating ball and there will be an even contest between bat and ball. “What about four bowlers bowl five overs? I just think it’s a better contest betweenRead More
Another doctor passes away due to Coronavirus in karachi
KARACHI : A senior health professional succumbed to coronavirus in Sindh raising the death tally to 2,432 across the province. A 57-year-old senior doctor from Nawabshah named Dr Moinuddin Shaikh – who was associated with the Indus Health Network – lost his battle against the deadly contagion at the Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation in Karachi on Sunday. Dr Shaikh, who was also a former district health officer, was laid to rest in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in his home town, the official added. Presenting a dailyRead More
Ex-principal secretary to Nawaz indicted in assets case
LAHORE : An accountability court in Lahore on Monday indicted ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s principal secretary Fawad Hassan Fawad and three members of his family in assets beyond means case. Accountability Judge Muhammad Akmal read out charges to Fawad, Rubab Hassan, Waqar Hassan, and Anjum Hassan. They denied the charges and opted to contest them. The court issued notices to prosecution witnesses to appear in personal capacity to record their testimonies. Fawad was the principal secretary of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Earlier this year, the Lahore High Court (LHC) hadRead More
LNG scam: Court issues notices after NAB files supplementary reference
ISLAMABAD : An accountability court here on Monday resumed hearing an LNG case against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and others. Judge Azam Khan issued notices to five new accused named in a supplementary reference filed in the case to appear in court on next hearing on December 22. The PML-N leader was in attendance in court. A National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor informed the judge that the supplementary reference has been filed against Ex-PM Abbasi and other accused, adding they can obtain a copy of the reference ifRead More