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Same procedure should be adopted for 700 people named in Pandora papers what was followed for Nawaz Sharif: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif name was not mentioned in Panama Leaks and even then he was punished, therefore, the same method be adopted for 700 persons included in Pandora papers what was pursued in Nawaz Sharif case.

He said this while talking to media men here Tuesday. He held extension is being extended in the service of chairman NAB Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal by breaching legal and constitutional norms.

He went on to say president is sitting ready with pen in his hands to sign the ordinance prepared by the ministers. Law says consultation be made but Prime Minister (PM) is refusing.

He observed the law is very clear that service tenure of chairman NAB cannot be extended. Only three days are left more in the expiry of service tenure of chairman NAB. No consultation has been made so far in connection with appointment of new chairman. PM is not making consultation with opposition leader for appointment of chairman NAB.

Those whose names have come in Pandora Papers should tell as to why they had formed off shore company, he said adding this is criminal proceedings. This is not job of commission or committee.

Names of 700 Pakistanis have come in Pandora Papers, he indicated. Unless evidence comes against any one he is innocent. But he is sent to jail first and then evidence are traced, he remarked.

3 years of accountability have been elapsed but it is not known what is allegation, he underlined.

Nawaz Sharif name was not included in Panama papers but he was awarded punishment. The same procedure should be adopted for the 700 persons pointed out in Pandora papers what was followed for Nawaz Sharif. NAB has taken no action ever since this report has come.

About 15 to 20 commissions have been constituted ever since this government has come to power, he stated. It is not known what punishment has been awarded to any one.

These 700 people should be sent to jail and then investigations be conducted against them, he demanded.

PML-N leaders said there are separate laws for PML-N and the remaining. Nawaz Sharif appeared before NAB even he was PM.

He pointed out PM had no powers to investigate. The institutions should investigate.

He demanded if Shahbaz Sharif, Ahsan Iqbal and others are sent to jail after levelling allegations against them then these 700 people should also be sent to jail.