ISLAMABAD (DNA) – Ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday appeared before accountability court in Flagship Investments reference.

During the hearing headed by Justice Arshad, Nawaz Sharif’s counsel Khawaja Haris cross-examined documents submitted by investigation officer Muhammad Kamran.

It is worth mentioning here that the cases against Nawaz family stemmed from the Panama Papers leak that disclosed expensive and undeclared property allegedly owned by them in London.

Former PM Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain Safdar were convicted and sentenced to prison for ten years, seven years and one year respectively in Avenfield verdict.

However, the convictions were suspended by Islamabad High Court and they were released from Adiala jail till final decision.