ISLAMABAD July 07 (TNS): Although the name of Cap (R) Safdar the son in law of former premier Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has been included in the blacklist he is stated to be ready to surrender and only waiting for a green signal from his father in law.
The step of putting his name in the blacklist was taken after interior ministry recommended to put names of Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain (r) Safdar on Exit Control List (ECL).
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) sources said that Safdar may flee the country however, he will be detained as soon as his arrest warrants are received.
On July 6, accountability court jailed former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (r) Muhammad Safdar for 10, 7 and 1 year respectively.
Announcing verdict judge, Muhammad Bashir ruled that the Avenfield apartments of the Sharif family shall be seized by the federal government.
The judge while awarding 10 years imprisonment to Nawaz Sharif also imposed an eight million pounds (Rs1.2billion) fine, while a fine of two million pounds (Rs322 million) has been imposed on his daughter Maryam Nawaz.
The court also issued permanent arrest warrants of ex-PM’s sons Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz.
