Sharif family to be indicted on 13th Oct

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (TNS): The Accountability Court hearing NAB reference decided on Monday to indict Sharif family on Friday, 13th October.

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Capt Safdar would be indicted by the court.

Maryam Nawaz, and her husband retired Captain Muhammad Safdar were granted bail in NAB reference. They appeared before an accountability court of Judge Mohammad Bashir in Islamabad on Monday.

During the hearing, PML-N leader Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry submitted surety bonds worth Rs5 million on behalf of Maryam. She was also provided a copy of the NAB reference along with relevant details.

After hearing arguments from the prosecution, the court accepted bail of both Maryam and her husband. The judge ordered NAB authorities to release Capt Safdar.

The court also heard arguments on an application filed by Nawaz Sharif seeking exemption from appearance in the court Monday and adjournment of case for fifteen days.

The court granted exemption for Monday but adjourned the hearing for 13th October when he will be indicted.