LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday extended pre-arrest interim bail of Punjab Opposition leader Hamza Shahbaz until November 20 and restrained the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from arresting him.
Hamza Shahbaz appeared before a two-judge bench, however, his lead counsel Advocate Azam Nazir Tarar was not available. A lawyer told the bench that Mr Tarar was out of country to attend a law conference. He asked the court to extend the concession of bail already granted to the petitioner.
The bench headed by Justice Ali Baqar Najafi allowed the request and extended the bail until November 20. The PML-N workers were also present in the court who chanted slogans in favour of their party’s leaders. On last hearing, the counsel of Hamza Shahbaz had argued before the bench that the NAB initiated three inquiries against his client, including Punjab Saaf Pani Company, Ramzan Sugar Mills and assets beyond means.
IHC registrar declined to comment on confidential matters
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