Money laundering case against Pervez Elahi adjourned till Sept 19

LAHORE: A special court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a money laundering case against former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi and others until September 19. Special Court (Central) Judge Sheikh Tanveer Ahmad conducted the proceedings, during which Chaudhry Pervez Elahi, Zara Elahi, and other accused appeared and marked their attendance. During the hearing, Pervez Elahi addressed the judge, stating that he was in poor health. In response, the judge instructed the former chief minister to remain seated in the courtroom.

Zara Elahi’s counsel argued that his client observed purdah (veil) and had filed an application for her permanent exemption from appearance.

He assured that she would attend the proceedings when the indictment takes place. Subsequently, the court adjourned further proceedings in the money laundering case until September 19. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had filed a challan against Pervez Elahi and others on charges of money laundering.