A division bench of Sindh High Court (SHC) Thursday suspended the order of the Administrative Judge (AJ) of National Accountability Court for filing a reference against Federal Minister Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah within 30 days. The bench comprising Justice Maqbool Baqar and Justice Shafi Siddique after preliminary hearing also ordered issuance of notices to respondents for June 12. The counsel of the petitioner Senator Raza Rabbani and Saalim Salam Ansari contended before the bench that under NAB Ordinance 1999, filing of NAB reference is only on chairman’s direction and thus impugned order is in excess of jurisdiction by AJ of ACC. The petition was filed by Syed Khursheed Shah challenging the order of the Administrative Judge of NAB Court and turning down a request made by the National Accountability Bureau seeking closure of case against the petitioner on a complaint regarding alleged accumulation of illegitimate assets. NAB chairman, through a prosecutor, submitted that after completing the investigation against Khursheed Ahmed Shah on a complaint regarding possessing assets beyond his legal means, an investigation officer recommended closure of the matter saying no prima facie case was made out. The administrative judge disapproved the plea on May 12 and directed the NAB chairman to file a reference within 30 days.
PN hands over 40 houses to IDPs
KARACHI
ONLINE
In pursuance of its continued efforts for rehabilitation of the flood affected displaced families, Pakistan Navy today handed over 40 more houses to the IDPs of Goth Aloo Mallah in Jati. Additional Secretary Military Finance Shabbir Ahmed was the chief guest. District Thatta was one of the most severely affected area in the recent floods. Pakistan Navy with the help of philanthropists has been able to construct these houses for flood affectees. Under this project a total of 250 houses will be constructed. In addition, special water filtration plant has been established for provision of clean drinking water for the locals. On the occasion, Commander Marines briefed the audience on PN relief efforts in low lying areas of Sindh. He also apprised that as an extension of relief projects, skilled training is also being imparted to the members of deprived families. Commander Coast Rear Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi was also present on the occasion. To date, Pakistan Navy has distributed a total of 292 houses among deprived people of District Thatta only.
