Cases against Zardari can't be reopened: Swiss authorities
The authorities say the cases are time-barred and the time to re-open cases has passed.
Former president Asif Ali Zardari. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
The Swiss authorities, who were contacted by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government to reopen the pending graft cases against former president Asif Ali Zardari, said on Tuesday that the time limit to do so has passed, Express News reported.
"The cases are time-barred," said Express News correspondent Muhammad Bilal, adding that Switzerland has their own policies and rules in place for such requests.
In April 2010, Swiss attorney general Daniel Zappelli had stated that since Zardari as President enjoyed immunity under international law, Swiss courts could not entertain any request to reopen the cases against him.
In their latest response, the Swiss authorities reiterated that the time to re-open graft cases worth $60 million against Zardari had passed.
"Secretary Law Ministry oversaw the entire procedure and the communication process. The Swiss authorities have now written back stating the cases can't reopened," said Bilal.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to be notified of the response and will constitute the next course of action after consulting with his legal team.
The Swiss authorities, who were contacted by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government to reopen the pending graft cases against former president Asif Ali Zardari, said on Tuesday that the time limit to do so has passed, Express News reported.
"The cases are time-barred," said Express News correspondent Muhammad Bilal, adding that Switzerland has their own policies and rules in place for such requests.
In April 2010, Swiss attorney general Daniel Zappelli had stated that since Zardari as President enjoyed immunity under international law, Swiss courts could not entertain any request to reopen the cases against him.
In their latest response, the Swiss authorities reiterated that the time to re-open graft cases worth $60 million against Zardari had passed.
"Secretary Law Ministry oversaw the entire procedure and the communication process. The Swiss authorities have now written back stating the cases can't reopened," said Bilal.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to be notified of the response and will constitute the next course of action after consulting with his legal team.