The cases are related to the Panama Papers scandal that had forced the 68-year-old three-time prime minister to resign. Sharif, Maryam, Hassan and Hussain and Safdar have been named in the new case, the sources added. Sharif, Maryam and Safdar are already facing a trial by a court in Avenfield case while his two sons have been declared as absconders. The three cases against the Sharif family pertain to the Al-Azizia Steel Mills, several companies including Flagship Investment Ltd, and London's Avenfield properties. Sharif and his sons have been named in all three NAB cases, while Maryam and Safdar have been named only in the Avenfield case.

Source: dna January 22, 2018 14:26 UTC