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Court grants exemption from appearance to PM

By Numan Wahab
October 05, 2022

LAHORE: An accountability court on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from personal appearance to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a money-laundering and assets beyond means reference against him and his family members.

The court also granted one-time exemption to co-accused Hamza Shehbaz. The court directed Shehbaz Sharif to nominate a pleader, who will appear on his behalf, and adjourned the hearing till October 25.