LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore while expressing annoyance over non presenting record in connection with bail plea of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has given time to present record of case till today in illegal appointments in Punjab Assembly (PA) case.

Chaudhry Pervez Elahi former Chief Minister Punjab is arrested under charges of making illegal appointments in PA. Bail petition of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi came up for hearing before Judge Ali Raza of anti-corruption court.

Prosecution told court during hearing that investigation officer is in Quetta and record of case is held by him. Record is not available.

Counsel Intizar Hussain said they don’t want to present record. Court should summon director anti-corruption.

Court maintained Director Anti-Corruption be called and if he does not come then warrant will be issued. Prosecutor said we present record in part. Time for half an hour be given. Court while giving time adjourned hearing of case for some time. Later court while giving time for one day more adjourned hearing of case till Saturday. Court ordered to present record of case.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 10 2023

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