Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif's sons' arrest warrants in Panama Papers scandal-linked cases cancelled
The Hindu
In a major relief to ex-Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s family, an anti-corruption court on March 14 cancelled the permanent arrest warrants against his two sons, who recently returned from the UK after a seven-year self-imposed exile.
In a major relief to ex-Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif's family, an anti-corruption court on March 14 cancelled the permanent arrest warrants against his two sons, who recently returned from the UK after a seven-year self-imposed exile.
Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz left the country in 2018 after they were named in the 2016 Panama Papers scandal.
They faced charges in three corruption cases related to the Panama Papers but never appeared before the courts, which declared them absconders.
The brothers returned to Pakistan on Tuesday after an Islamabad anti-corruption court on March 7 suspended the perpetual arrest warrants against the two until Thursday, clearing the last hurdle for their safe return to the country.
On Thursday, Mr. Hassan and Mr. Hussain appeared at the Islamabad-based Accountability Court, which, after hearing the arguments, cancelled the permanent arrest warrant issued in the Flagship, Al-Azizia and Avenfield corruption cases.
The court also approved their bail against a surety bond worth ₹50,000 each.
Both sons of the former prime minister also applied for exemption from attending court on the next hearing. The court adjourned the hearing till Friday.
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