BHC grants protective bail to Akram Khan Durrani in corruption cases

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QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Thursday granted protective bail to former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief minister (CM) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leader Akram Khan Durrani for 15 days.

A two-member bench comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Hameedullah Baloch heard the petition of Akram Khan Durrani.

The BHC approved his request and granted the protective bail in three cases, including alleged corruption in the housing scheme and assets beyond means case.

According to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) notices, Durrani was directed to appear before investigation officer (IO) and deputy director Mohammad Adeel Akhtar in the Rawalpindi NAB office on Oct 7.

Reportedly, the accountability watchdog has ordered Durrani to present record and details of assets owned by him and his family members including wife and children.