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IHC extends till Nov 7 its order for stopping AC from announcing final decision in 190 million pounds reference

Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has extended till November 7 its order for stopping Accountability Court (AC) from announcing final decision in 190 million pounds reference.Counsel for PTI founder and Bushra Bibi presented record related to acquittal plea from trial court in IHC.NAB prosecutor said time be given to us to see the record. The hearing be fixed after two weeks.Chief Justice (CJ) IHC Aamer Farooq remarked you are seeking two weeks. But we adjourn the hearing for 10 days.The acquittal pleas of PTI founder and Bushra Bibi in 190 million pounds reference came up for hearing in IHC Tuesday.CJ IHC Aamer Farooq and justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb took up the petitions for hearing.Usman Gull, counsel for PTI founder and Bushra Bibi and NAB prosecutor Amjid Pervaiz appeared in the court.CJ IHC Aamer Farooq inquired trial has reached what stage.NAB prosecutor Amjid Pervaiz said cross questioning of NAB investigating officer is underway. The lawyers of the accused are delaying th e case.CJ IHC Aamer Farooq remarked we have not stopped trial. Complete it.CJ IHC while moving to counsel for PTI founder remarked don't misuse order of this court. You can take time in cross examination as much as you will but complete the cross questioning. This impression should not go that you are delaying the case.The court adjourned the hearing of the petitions till November 7.The court extended till November 7 its order for stopping AC from announcing final decision in 190 million pounds reference.