CJP calls on CM Sindh over alleged non-cooperation in money laundering case

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar heard the several important cases at Karachi registry on Friday.

The Supreme Court resumed hearing the case against fake bank accounts that were used to launder over Rs100 billion out of Pakistan, the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar summoned the Chief Minister, Sindh, Murad Ali Shah over complaints of the non-cooperative behaviour of the provincial government.

The head of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) Ahsan Sadiq was present in the court and told that they are facing constant non-cooperation from the various departments of the Sindh government, on which the CJP asked CM Murad Ali Shah to meet him in his chamber.

"I am not summoning the CM but just want to discuss the complaints regarding the Sindh government's behaviour in the money laundering probe," CJP Saqib Nisar clarified.

The chief secretary Sindh, informed the court that all records have been shared with the JIT. The JIT head acknowledged that all documents have indeed been received, but are yet to be scrutinised.

The top court remarked that all provincial chief secretaries have assured their cooperation in the case.

"Strict action will be taken against those who fail to follow the court orders," CJP warned.

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