AC extends judicial remand of Shahid Khaqan, Miftah Ismail till Nov 19.

Accountability court on Monday has extended judicial remand of former premier and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and ex-finance minister Miftah till November 19 in liquefied natural gas (LNG) scandal.

According to details, the accused were presented before the court by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) for further proceedings.

Earlier, medical board had conducted a medical examination of Abbasi at Adiala Jail and suggested to shift him to hospital due to stone in his kidney. More tests would be conducted to examine the health of the ex-premier.

Earlier on July 18, 2019, the anti-corruption watchdog had arrested Shahid Khaqan Abbasi near Thokar Niaz Baig toll plaza in connection with an ongoing investigation into the 'illegal' award of the LNG contract with Qatar.

The apex court on September 10, 2018 directed the NAB to complete the inquiry against Abbasi and others for the alleged corruption in the LNG contract.

In June 2018, the NAB approved inquiry...

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