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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif was sentenced to seven years in prison
Overseas Network 12-24 18:16
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif was sentenced to seven years in prison for allegations of corruption. (Source: Associated Press)
Overseas Network December 24th Local time Monday (24th), former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Nawaz Sharif) was sentenced by the country's accountable court to seven years in prison for corruption allegations.
In a comprehensive report by the Pakistan Daily and the Associated Press, the Pakistani court sentenced Sharif to seven years in prison on one of two corruption allegations and acquitted on another. In addition to seven years in prison, Sharif is also subject to a fine and his property will be confiscated.
The report said that Sharif still has the right to appeal the judgment. Sharif expressed his wish to serve his sentence at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, the capital of Punjab, instead of serving his sentence at Adiala jail.
The report stated that the court approved Sharif’s petition on the same day and ordered the relevant authorities to detain him at the Patr prison in Kotra. Sharif will serve his sentence at the Patr prison in Kuwait on Tuesday (25th).
As early as July 6 this year, the Pakistan Anti-Corruption Court ruled on a lawsuit filed by the Pakistan Accountability Office against Sharif and his family to obtain illegal income, purchase 4 sets of high-end properties in London, UK through offshore companies, and In the course of the trial, Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison on the grounds that he did not cooperate with the investigation agency. Mariam was sentenced to seven years in prison for his father’s failure to work with the investigating agency. Both father and daughter were arrested and sent to prison to serve their sentences after returning from London on July 13.
On the day of the anti-corruption court verdict, Sharif held a press conference in London, saying that he refused a "politically motivated" judgment and claimed to return to Pakistan.
On September 19, the Islamabad High Court ordered the release of Sharif and his daughter Mariam on the grounds of insufficient evidence. After the court announced the release of Sharif, some of his supporters cheered outside the courtroom. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister, Sharif’s staunch ally, Hwaja Asif, said outside the court that the court ruled fair and congratulated Sharif’s supporters.
Sharif was elected to the Prime Minister three times in November 1993, February 1997 and June 2013. In July 2017, the Supreme Court of Pakistan cancelled the qualification of Prime Minister Sharif on the grounds of alleged corruption and asked the National Accountability Office to investigate the case involving Sharif and his family. (Overseas Network Yao Kaihong)
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Overseas Network 12-24 18:16
https://m.haiwainet.cn/ttc/3541093/2018/1224/content_31466567_1.html?tt_group_id=6638502234856358404
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif was sentenced to seven years in prison for allegations of corruption. (Source: Associated Press)
Overseas Network December 24th Local time Monday (24th), former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Nawaz Sharif) was sentenced by the country's accountable court to seven years in prison for corruption allegations.
In a comprehensive report by the Pakistan Daily and the Associated Press, the Pakistani court sentenced Sharif to seven years in prison on one of two corruption allegations and acquitted on another. In addition to seven years in prison, Sharif is also subject to a fine and his property will be confiscated.
The report said that Sharif still has the right to appeal the judgment. Sharif expressed his wish to serve his sentence at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, the capital of Punjab, instead of serving his sentence at Adiala jail.
The report stated that the court approved Sharif’s petition on the same day and ordered the relevant authorities to detain him at the Patr prison in Kotra. Sharif will serve his sentence at the Patr prison in Kuwait on Tuesday (25th).
As early as July 6 this year, the Pakistan Anti-Corruption Court ruled on a lawsuit filed by the Pakistan Accountability Office against Sharif and his family to obtain illegal income, purchase 4 sets of high-end properties in London, UK through offshore companies, and In the course of the trial, Sharif was sentenced to 10 years in prison on the grounds that he did not cooperate with the investigation agency. Mariam was sentenced to seven years in prison for his father’s failure to work with the investigating agency. Both father and daughter were arrested and sent to prison to serve their sentences after returning from London on July 13.
On the day of the anti-corruption court verdict, Sharif held a press conference in London, saying that he refused a "politically motivated" judgment and claimed to return to Pakistan.
On September 19, the Islamabad High Court ordered the release of Sharif and his daughter Mariam on the grounds of insufficient evidence. After the court announced the release of Sharif, some of his supporters cheered outside the courtroom. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister, Sharif’s staunch ally, Hwaja Asif, said outside the court that the court ruled fair and congratulated Sharif’s supporters.
Sharif was elected to the Prime Minister three times in November 1993, February 1997 and June 2013. In July 2017, the Supreme Court of Pakistan cancelled the qualification of Prime Minister Sharif on the grounds of alleged corruption and asked the National Accountability Office to investigate the case involving Sharif and his family. (Overseas Network Yao Kaihong)
This article is a copyrighted work and is strictly prohibited from being reproduced without authorization. Overseas vision, China's position, landing on the People's Daily overseas version of the official website - overseas network www.haiwainet.cn or "Hai Ke" client, one step ahead to obtain authoritative information.
Provided by jinritoutiao.
