Panamagates case: PM Nawaz's lawyer submits reply to SC's queries

Panamagates case: PM Nawaz's lawyer submits reply to SC's queries

Islamabad (Staff Report) – Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer today (Thursday) has submitted written reply to court’s queries regarding Panama Leaks asked during Wednesday’s hearing.

According to details, on the second consecutive day of hearing the court sought details regarding how investments were made in Qatar and Sharif family’s property in London.

Written information about PM Nawaz’s public offices and businesses has also been submitted in the court.

Lawyer told the court that the premier had served as finance minister of Punjab from April 25, 1981 to February 28, 1985.

He was CM Punjab from April 9, 1985 to May 30, 1988 whereas he took charge as prime minister on November 6, 1990 but resigned in 1993.

Earlier, a five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court had decided to hold Panama Leaks hearing on daily basis and asked key questions from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s lawyer.

The apex court asked the defense lawyer to tell exact date regarding Nawaz Sharif’s appointment as the minister of finance, his selection as Punjab chief minister, appointment as the prime minister and date of his exile.

The bench hinted at tracing any misuse of public office by Nawaz Sharif.