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  • Nawaz Sharif, sons did not appear before NAB today

    Nawaz Sharif, sons did not appear before NAB today File Photo

    In light of the former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his sons Hassan and Hussain’s expected appearance before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday, all regular proceedings were suspended, but neither of the three Sharifs appeared before the accountability bureau.

    According to NAB sources, the Sharif family members were summoned to file their replies today pertaining to the NAB reference against them.

    However, PML-N leader Asif Kirmani, told  that Nawaz Sharif, Hasan and Hussain had not received any notice to appear before the accountability bureau.

    When such notices are received, the decision to appear before the bureau directly or through legal counsel will be made after consulting with lawyers, Kirmani added.

    Earlier in the day, besides suspension of regular proceedings, a heavy contingent of security officials was deployed at the site in anticipation of the former premier's appearance.

    However, Sharif family sources had informed on Thursday that Hasan and Hussain have not yet received any notification for appearance before the accountability bureau.

    A family member said, "we have learnt about the NAB notice only in the news, no communication [has] been made till now."

    Sources reveal that Nawaz's cousin Tariq Shafi and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar have also been summoned today.

    Moreover, NAB also wrote a letter to the excise and taxation department asking for details on assets and cars registered in the name of Ishaq Dar. Excise and taxation department has been asked to submit details by August 21.