LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi was produced before court in Lahore to get his remand in corruption case. Elahi was brought to court in armoured vehicle amid tight security while his family members, including son Rasikh Elahi are present in court.

Anti-corruption team has sought 14-day physical remand of politician in order to interrogate him in case. Judge will announce decision after hearing arguments from both sides in case.

Talking to media outside court, PTI leader said he was innocent and “Supporter of Pakistan Army”. In message to party workers, he asked them to stand firm and did not lose courage.

He is arrested for receiving kickbacks in development projects and would be shifted to anti-corruption headquarters shortly.

“Area around his house had been cordoned off for last couple of days.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 03 2023

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