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Old Sep 2nd, 2008, 08:47 AM   #42 (permalink)
Sa1eem
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In past, Nawaz goons use to torture Zardari in the name of corruption (Nawaz goons also tried to kill Zardari in prison) ... now it seems that table has turned and it is time for Zardari to payback in same currency. I do not know but from the news, this is what it looks like.

DAWN 2nd Sept 2008
http://www.dawn.net/wps/wcm/connect/Dawn%2...pen+nawaz+cases
NAB may reopen Nawaz cases
Tuesday, 02 Sep, 2008 | 16:35 PKT

ISLAMABAD: Prosecutors said on Tuesday that they are pressing ahead with corruption cases against opposition leader Nawaz Sharif, a move his lawyer called politically motivated as the presidential race grew increasingly testy.

Zulfiqar Ahmed Bhutta, a top prosecutor with the National Accountability Bureau, confirmed on Tuesday that it moved late last month to challenge a court decision to indefinitely adjourn a set of cases against Sharif, also a former prime minister.

The cases stretch back years, and their accusations against Sharif include money laundering, loan defaults and accumulation of wealth beyond his known sources of income.

"It appears to be aimed at using the accountability courts against Nawaz Sharif," said the opposition leader's lawyer, Khwaja Haris. "It appears to be used for political ends."

Zardari has garnered the support of several political factions and parties in recent days, making him a virtual lock for the presidency. His party aides are calling him the "consensus candidate," even though Sharif's party, the second largest, opposes him.

Information Minister Sherry Rehman, a top Zardari party member, insisted on Tuesday there was no need to "put any pressure" on Sharif's party in the race.

Asif Ali Zardari, head of the main ruling party and widower of slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto, is expected to capture lawmakers' votes for president on Saturday. Sharif's party is fielding a retired judge as its candidate.







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