Shahbaz's pre-arrest bail extended till 29th.

LAHORE -- The Lahore High Court on Wednesday extended pre-arrest bail of Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif in the assets beyond means inquiry against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

However, Mr Shahbaz did not appear in person before a two-judge bench since he is suffering from Covid-19.

His counsel, Amjad Pervez, told the bench that Mr Shahbaz was in quarantine at his home after testing positive for coronavirus. He also submitted a lab report to this effect.

At this, Justice Aalia Neelum, who headed the bench, asked NAB Special Prosecutor Faisal Raza Bokhari if the bureau had any objection to the non-appearance of the petitioner.

The prosecutor said the NAB...