An Express News screengrab showing Gilani near the court.
RAWALPINDI: A Rawalpindi accountability court on Tuesday exempted former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani from personally appearing before the court to attend the hearings of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) graft case, Express News reported.
The National Accountability Bureau had nominated Gilani and former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in a reference regarding the allegedly illegal appointment of Ogra chairperson during Gilani's tenure.
Gilani and Ashraf both arrived at the court today, accompanied by a host of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) supporters.
While speaking to the media, Gilani said PPP has always respected the judiciary and will continue to do so.
During today’s hearing, Gilani’s counsel prayed to the court to exempt his client from personally appearing before the bench. The court approved the requested and adjourned the hearing till March 5.
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" A Rawalpindi accountability court on Tuesday exempted former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani from personally appearing before the court to attend the hearings of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) graft case " This appears a trend being set by the court judges which where the need arise would also be practiced during the trial of the Thugs of the current ruling party. " Innocent persons facing any trial will not be blessed with the above exemption " The ordinary citizens of Islamic Republic of Pakistan are only meant to pay Taxes to entertain the Thugs "