LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) division bench on Monday, adjourning the hearing of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz’s bail petition in Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case till October 29, sought arguments from the parties. During the proceedings, the bench asked whether Maryam Nawaz had been allowed to meet her ailing father, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, in hospital. Subsequently, the bench adjourned the matter till October 29 and sought arguments from parties. The NAB accused Maryam Nawaz of committing money laundering through investments of huge amounts being the main shareholder of the CSM. Maryam Nawaz through her bail plea complained about being subjected to double jeopardy, saying, a JIT made in Panama Papers had already investigated the same matter and decided to not file any reference.

Source: Pakistan Today October 28, 2019 14:48 UTC