LAHORE, Oct 07 (Online): Accountability Court (AC) Lahore has summoned lawyers to give final arguments in connection with acquittal of Shahbaz Sharif and other accused in Ashiana Housing Scheme.
The court also reserved judgment on indicting two more new accused.
Judge of AC Lahore took up the case for hearing Saturday.
Amjid Pervez counsel for Shahbaz Sharif while giving arguments said inquiry into Ashiana Iqbal started on the complaint of an unknown person.
Reference was made on the basis of tales and stories. Loss of not a single pie was caused to national exchequer due to project. Government provided land and expenditure on construction was incurred by private companies. State land is still there and it has become more costly.
He said there is charge that the cost of construction of project was increased due to delay in project. The cost has increased in respect of several projects during succeeding government stint. There should be reference too on those projects. Shahbaz Sharif, Ahad Cheema and all accused are innocent. No evidence of corruption was found during NAB investigation.
He argued when there is no evidence then the two new accused cannot be indicted.
The court adjourned hearing of acquittal plea of Shahbaz Sharif and Ahad Cheema till October 17.
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