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July 21, 2017

PM Nawaz decides to accept whatever verdict SC bench puts forward

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday decided to accept whatever verdict the Supreme Court bench puts forward in the Panama Papers case.

The prime minister chaired a crucial meeting of senior party members including ministers and advisers at the PM House to mull strategy after the Supreme Court concluded hearing in Panama case.

The meeting also decided to utilise all legal and constitutional options in case the verdict comes against the prime minister.

On the occasion, the prime minister voiced his confidence in the Supreme Court and hoped for a better verdict.

The legal team of Sharif family briefed the prime minister on today’s hearing.

Earlier in the day, the apex court reserved the verdict after hearing all the parties in the case on the report submitted by Joint Investigation Team (JIT).

The Supreme Court reserved its judgment, saying the date will be to issue verdict will be announced later.

The apex court also reviewed Volume X of final report submitted by the Joint Investigation Team, which was earlier kept secret on JIT’s request.

It was fifth consecutive hearing after the JIT report was submitted on July 10.

The bench observed that it will operate strictly within the remits of the law and not trample anyone's individual rights.

 

Courtesy www.thenews.com.pk


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