Hearing of Ramzan sugar mill case adjourned
PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza Shehbaz. PHOTO: FILE
An accountability court on Saturday adjourned hearing of Ramzan Sugar Mills case against Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif and his son, Hamza Shehbaz, till January 26.
During the proceedings, the court recorded statements of two witnesses, Tariq Maqsood and Zulifqar, whereas the counsel for the accused cross examined them.
The court has summoned two more witnesses on the next date of hearing.
Accountability Court Judge Amjad Nazir Chaudhry conducted the case proceedings wherein jail authorities produced Hamza Shehbaz on expiry of his judicial remand.
The court had granted permanent exemption from personal appearance to former chief minister Shehbaz Sharif in the case.
As per the reference, NAB has accused Shehbaz Sharif of misuse of authority .
Shehbaz Sharif allegedly approved an allocation of Rs210 million for the construction of a drain to benefit the Ramzan Sugar Mills.
Hamza Shehbaz, the leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly, has been charged in the case for being the chief executive of the mills.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 17th, 2021.