IHC extends bail of Sharjeel Memon in Roshan Sindh corruption case.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has extended the bail of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader and former Sindh minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in Roshan Sindh project's corruption case till February 11 on Wednesday.

The Islamabad High Court resumed the hearing of the petition challenging the probe by National Accountability Bureau into the Roshan Sindh corruption case on basis of NAB Amendment Ordinance.

During the hearing, Chief Justice of IHC Justice Athar Minallah questioned NAB official regarding the date of an inquiry launched against Roshan Sindh programme.

To this, NAB official replied that the anti-corruption watchdog launched the inquiry on February 4 - 2019.

'Why this inquiry is not reached to a conclusion? The court should be informed regarding the outcomes of the inquiry,' remarked CJ IHC.

Justice Minallah remarked whether NAB wants to kill or torture Sharjeel Memon. NAB officer replied that the institution wanted to fulfill legal requirements in the case.

'Basic rights cannot be taken away by arresting Sharjeel Memon as he is not running away. The institution should take the decision in view of the NAB...