Assets beyond means case: SHC extends interim bail of co-accused till 15th Nov

KARACHI:Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday extended the interim bail of all co-accused in assets beyond income case against the former opposition leader in National Assembly and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah.

A two-member bench of the SHC heard the interim bail pleas of co-accused in assets beyond mean and approved temporary exemption for appearance in the hearing of Shah’s wives and asked all accused persons to cooperate with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

The court questioned the NAB prosecutor regarding the progress of the investigation. At which, the prosecutor apprised SHC that Shah was under physical remand and investigation is under way. The Bureau has got details of Shah’s bank accounts and other important evidences, he said.

The official detailed that the wives of Khursheed Shah, Bibi Gulnaz and Bibi Tallat, are among the co-accused, whereas, Zeeraq Shah, Farrukh Shah, Laddu Mal, Pehlaaj, Ijaz Baloch, Ajeet Kumar, Qasim Ali Shah, Aftab Soomro and others are also nominated in the corruption case.

Later, the court extended interim bail of all co-accused persons till November 15 and adjourned the hearing.