ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari’s physical remand has been extended until July 29, in fake bank accounts case,
Asif Ali Zardari produced before an accountability court amid tight security, as his 13-day physical remand expired today.
The security was tightened around the judicial complex, as many as 500 personnel will be deployed to avoid any untoward situation.
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) team pleaded the court to extend Zardari’s remand, on which his remand was extended for 14 days. The court asked to present him on July 29
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested former president Asif Ali Zardari in June, in a reference related to Park Lane Properties probe.
The charges entail that the former president took out a loan from the National Bank of Pakistan in the name of Parathon, which was transferred to a private bank account.
It was also revealed that he had also fabricated documents to comply with the loan policy and coaxed the National Bank into loan approval. .(INP)
