Ok..this tells some different story
JIT refuses to allow Hussain Nawaz's counsel to assist him during investigation
By
Hasnaat Malik
Published: May 28, 2017
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) constituted in the backdrop of the Panamagate probe on Sunday refused to allow Hussain Nawaz’s counsel to assist him in the investigation.
Earlier today, Hussain appeared before the team, tasked with investigating the Sharif family’s offshore properties, to record his statement in the case.
Sources told
The Express Tribune that Saad Hashmi advocate accompanied Hussain Nawaz during his appearance. According to the team members, Hashmi could only be allowed to assist his client if allowed by the Supreme Court. Hussain then appeared alone before the JIT in a separate room.
It is learnt that Khawaja Haris is the lead counsel assisting the Sharif family in the investigation. He will appear on Hussain Nawaz’ behalf before the three-judge special bench on Monday, which will take up Hussain plea against two JIT members.
Hussain had raised questions on the impartiality of Amer Aziz and Bilal Rasool, respectively representing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in the six-member team.
Meanwhile, it is learnt the JIT has started probing Rs1.2 billion Hudabiya Paper Mills scam of money laundering against Sharif family. The team has summoned incumbent CEO National Bank Saeed Ahmad for questioning on Saturday.
According to Dar, a foreign currency account of Saeed Ahmad, former State Bank deputy governor and current president of the National Bank of Pakistan, was used to deposit huge funds to obtain direct and indirect credit lines.
Legal experts say the JIT now seems to be moving in the realm of Hudabiya scam in view of the fact that Ahmad was summoned to record his statement.
Hussain is the second high-profile individual to appear before the probe body after PM’s cousin Tariq Shafi who was thoroughly questioned by the JIT.
In view of a recent directive from the Supreme Court that the JIT should conclude and complete its investigations within the allotted 60-day period, the JIT has been working even on weekends to meet the deadline.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1421565/jit-refuses-allow-hussain-nawazs-counsel-assist-investigation/