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ISLAMABAD, June 8: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has decided not to appear before the Supreme Court in the Asghar Khan case, sources informed a private TV channel on Friday.
During hearing of the case earlier this week, a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar had directed 31 respondents, including Nawaz and Javed Hashmi, to submit written replies by June 9 (Saturday). The apex court during its
last hearing had also summoned Nawaz, who failed to appear before the bench. He was subsequently allowed by the court to be represented by a lawyer. According to sources, Nawaz decided not to appear before the court after consultation with legal experts. The sources confirmed that Barrister Munawar Iqbal Duggal will represent the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz quaid in the case. The counsel will also submit Nawaz’s response in the court on his behalf. On October 19, 2012, the Supreme Court issued a 141-page verdict, ordering legal proceedings against Gen (retd) Aslam Beg and Lt Gen (retd) Asad Durrani in a case filed 16 years ago by former air chief Air Marshal Asghar Khan. – Agencies
