An accountability court in Lahore has formally indicted former Chief Minister Parvez Elahi along with others in a corruption case involving development projects in Gujrat. The accused have pleaded not guilty during the hearing.
Details of the Case
The case, heard by Accountability Court Judge Rana Arif, concerns allegations of bribery linked to contracts for development projects in Gujrat. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) filed a supplementary reference after adding two new accused to the case.
Charges and Allegations
- The NAB’s reference alleges that Parvez Elahi, his son Moonis Elahi, and 11 others received bribes totaling Rs1.23 billion.
- Parvez Elahi and Moonis Elahi are identified as the primary suspects, with alleged kickbacks amounting to Rs744 million.
Next Steps in the Proceedings
Judge Rana Arif has scheduled the summoning of witnesses for January 29 to further examine the allegations. The court will continue to evaluate evidence presented by both the prosecution and defense.
