Nawaz, Maryam and Safdar reach NAB court as hearing resumes

Ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Captain (r) Safdar reached accountability court as hearing of corruption references against them resumed today. 

On last hearing, Nawaz Sharif submitted application for exemption from hearing from November 20 on wards but he still appeared before the court due to change in his plans. 

As trio reached the court, top leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) welcomed them. 

As hearing resumed NAB presented four witnesses today. Nawaz Sharif lawyer, Khawaja Haris, cross questioned them. 

Furthermore, Nawaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz submit application for alterations in their exemption dates.

While talking to media outside the court, Nawaz Sharif said that PTI is not a democratic party. "I have nothing against PTI," he said. 

The ousted prime minister further said that now fingers are being raised towards PPP. "PML-N must be congratulated for passing the bill," he said. 

The former premier, his daughter and son-in-law left the accountability court after Judge Muhmmad Bashir allowed them to leave. 

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