National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday obtained the court permission to interrogate former federal minister Fawad Chaudhary in connection with a case relating to corruption and assets beyond means. The court hearing was conducted by Judicial Magistrate Yasir Mahmood and was attended by NAB officials and investigation officer. It is relevant to mention here that the NAB chairman had already issued warrants to arrest Fawad Chaudhary under Section 24-A. The NAB officials informed the court that Fawad Chaudhary is in custody under judicial remand. The court allowed the NAB to execute the orders of serving arrest warrants to Fawad Chaudhary and also directed the Adiala Jail superintendent to cooperate in this regard.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)