NAB ordered to file reference against Khawaja Asif

LAHORE : An accountability court on Saturday adjourned the hearing of assert beyond means case against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif by August 12.

The court directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file reference against Khawaja as soon as possible.

Khawaja Asif also joined hearing with his counsel.

The National Accountability Bureau had launched investigations against the PML-N leader under Clause 4 of National Accountability Bureau Ordinance 1999 and section 3 of Anti-money Laundering Act.

It alleges that Khawaja Asif’s assets increased substantially which did not correspond to his income.

The bureau also states that Asif claimed to receive millions from a UAE firm but he failed to present solid evidence in investigations. The bureau also alleges the lawmaker was running a “Benami” company.