Money-laundering case: Shehbaz, Hamza bail extended till 16th

LAHORE: A banking crime court on Monday extended the interim bail of PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz till August 16 in Rs25 billion alleged money-laundering case against the father and son. Shehbaz and Hamza appeared before the court and the counsel of the duo requested the court to extend the interim bail of clients on the pretext that they are cooperating with the investigators.

Meanwhile, the FIA prosecution requested the court not to extend the bail of the accused, arguing that the agency fears that the duo may flee the country. The FIA also submitted the investigation report about the case regarding Shehbaz and Hamza.