The Supreme Court on Sunday ordered the names of 20, including former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur, be placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) in relation to a fake bank accounts case.
The order came as Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Saqib Nisar took notice of the slow pace of inquiry into fake bank accounts case.
The apex court has summoned the seven fake bank account holders and 13 beneficiaries on July 12 (Thursday).
Zardari, Talpur, Tariq Sultan, Erum Aqeel, Muhammad Ashraf and Muhammad Iqbal Arain are among those who have been issued notices to appear before the top court on the given date.
Meanwhile, Nasir Abdullah, Ansari Sugar Mills, Omani Polymer Packages, Pak Ethanol Private Limited, Chambar Sugar Mills, Agro Farm Thatta, Zardari Group, Parthenon Private Limited, AOne International, Lucky International, Logistic Trading, Royal International and Ameer Associate are among the beneficiaries name in the fake bank accounts case.
IG Sindh has been directed by the apex court to ensure that all those summoned are present for the hearing.