Court acquits Sharifs in money laundering case

E-Paper | March 10, 2026

RAWALPINDI: An accountability court on Friday cleared Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif of all charges pertaining to a money laundering reference filed 14 years ago.

During a hearing presided by Justice Anwar Ahmed at the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) court, Sharif brothers, along with Kulsoom Nawaz, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shahbaz, were acquitted from all corruption charges in relation to Raiwind palace, Hudaibya Paper Mills and possession of illegal assets.

Justice Ahmed said the cases had been pending for 14 years and not a single witness had appeared in court.

Terming the charges against the Sharif family as politically motivated, the court said these had no factual bases.

However, another reference accusing the Sharif family of defaulting over a bank loan in relation to Ittefaq Foundries is yet to proceed in the accountability court.

The hearing of the case was subsequently adjourned to October 2.

Also read: Sharifs in NAB list of ‘bank loan defaulters’

Earlier in 2000, the General (retd) Pervez Musharraf-led government had prepared a money laundering reference against Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif.

The reference had said that the Sharif brothers had used the Hudaibya Paper Mills as a cover for money laundering during the late 1990s.

The ruling comes at a favourable time when the embattled Nawaz Sharif is struggling to hold his own with the protesting Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) demanding for his resignation and calling his government the outcome of a rigged election.

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Ahmed USA

Sep 19, 2014 01:33pm

Pakistan is going through turmoil in every field...up until late 1960s we had nationalism and no matter who ever was at the helm of affairs i.e. civil or military, nepotism was not widespread…which enabled us not only to excel in every field but also to help the newly emerging economies such as China and Malaysia…than we slowly forgot the ideology of our country and nationalism gave way to widespread nepotism and racism...merit gave way to favoritism and incompetence...so we are reaping what our so called leaders sowed...things need to change but in peaceful manner...peaceful change is the lasting change...however unfortunately...Imran Khan and Tahir-ul-Qadri’s efforts do not meet the criteria of a "Game Changer"...

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imran ali

Sep 19, 2014 01:35pm

wow another VIP justice....

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Haider Rehman

Sep 19, 2014 01:36pm

In 1998, when we declared our atomic power, he opened banks on Sunday to transfer all 'his' money to Swiss banks. How can he be trusted as PM? "Justice Ahmed said the cases had been pending for 14 years and not a single witness had appeared in court." It is apparent that NS has threatened the witnesses of severe consequences as in case of a girl recently gang-raped by Pmln goons.

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Sammy

Sep 19, 2014 01:39pm

You must be kidding! Saint Sharif and Shabaz are so humble and honest people...

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Arif A. Khan

Sep 19, 2014 01:39pm

Justice has been rewarded !

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Bilal

Sep 19, 2014 01:41pm

Money laundering case was false political case. We all knew that.

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Riyyan

Sep 19, 2014 01:41pm

As if no one knows why they can't find any witnesses. And is that good enough reason to discharge the case just because prosecution couldn't find any witness? What if they didn't find to find any in first place?

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Khalid

Sep 19, 2014 01:42pm

This is fantastic news. Now we know both borthers, their families and friends are all honest people. NOT.

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Imran Khan

Sep 19, 2014 01:43pm

What a joke! They are acquitted in their own govt

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Khalid Ahmed

Sep 19, 2014 01:45pm

Wow this proves how good hearted and clean this Sharif family really is!!!

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Ramesh Manghirmalani

Sep 19, 2014 01:45pm

God bless you Mr PM

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raza

Sep 19, 2014 01:46pm

Instead of making sure that the witnesses are produced or if they are not coming task the police to produce them the court did a wonderful justice of dismissing the case as NS must have sent him a big briefcase which told him the case was politically motivated.Why didn't the judge see the signed statement of Mr Ishak Dar in this connection where he has admitted to launder money for these accused ? or is this Judge beyond reproach

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Muhammad Iqbal

Sep 19, 2014 01:47pm

Masha allah. Long live sharif judiciary of Pakistan

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PakPower

Sep 19, 2014 01:47pm

The timing of this judgement tells me something isn't right.

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Zain Ansari

Sep 19, 2014 01:47pm

This is what IK was banking on?

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irfan

Sep 19, 2014 01:47pm

As always on the cards...Nation can only hope the justice of Allah now. EC, Courts,NAB they all are corrupt.

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Ghufran

Sep 19, 2014 01:50pm

Speedy Justice ..........yahan sab bikta hai

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Khan

Sep 19, 2014 01:50pm

What a Shocker!!

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Naseem

Sep 19, 2014 01:51pm

How strange ever one gets acquitted during their tenure of office. No one gets acquitted when the opposition is in power.

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Gohar

Sep 19, 2014 01:54pm

Thank you for Blind Justice ... it was very much required at this point of time :-)

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Mangal

Sep 19, 2014 01:56pm

The probability of the sun being a hoax is higher than the Sharifs being clean in money laundering. Hail the justice system of my land of pures.

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Waseem

Sep 19, 2014 02:02pm

Now who is to blame for years of wrangling and disrepute that it has brought to my leader's name?

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Zain

Sep 19, 2014 02:02pm

As I.Khan rightly insists that as long Nawaz Sharif is in power, no justice can be done.The banks defaulters cases would be thrown out from the courts just the same as the money laundering one.

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Ahmed k

Sep 19, 2014 02:03pm

Courts decide on evidence not on anyone's inspiration.

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Goga Nalaik

Sep 19, 2014 02:06pm

And we were placing hopes in justice... Chaudry iftikhar must have done the needful during his periode. Deplorable situation!!!

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Kamran

Sep 19, 2014 02:07pm

What happens to the affidavit Ishaq Dar signed regarding money laundering.

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Sep 19, 2014 02:10pm

Please issue full report with supporting docs.

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Zoab Khan

Sep 19, 2014 02:10pm

And people expect free and fair investigation into rigging. Yeah right.

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Darkanu

Sep 19, 2014 02:13pm

This is what the justice is and the verdict of blessed judiciary by the NS party.

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Ahmad

Sep 19, 2014 02:24pm

Sensible decision by the court. 14 years is enough time for investigation. Bear in mind that NS was not in govt during all this span. In fact, he has been politically very weak in Musharraf regime. People of Pakistan elected NS as prime minster and expect him to concentrate on development of the country. He needs not worry about the ongoing political drama; specially after revelations from PTI president (Javed Hashmi)

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Lyallpuri

Sep 19, 2014 02:24pm

Where is the all money they pocketed during,'karz utaro mulk sanwaro'? Any audit???

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OxfordUK

Sep 19, 2014 02:26pm

I don't understand the whole situation. People against him making such big claims, courts quitting him. There is no in between. What will happen to a country where you can't get justice.

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Irfan Baloch

Sep 19, 2014 02:34pm

well done Judiciary, you have saved Democracy ("house of Sharifs") songs and praises will be written in the honor of your impartiality and justice. of course in the meantime there is a matter at hand General' Musharraf's case which must be dealt with according to the wishes of "democracy". he did something terrible like declaring the emergency, which is a travesty itself & is much more bigger crime than the killing of over 50,000 Pakistanis he should be punished according to the wishes of house of Sarif since it is not they are all declared clean now so no one call term it politically motivated. he must pay for his sins for fighting the noble Taliban, the BLA and local friendly Imams of Red Mosque.

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Viking Star

Sep 19, 2014 02:37pm

This is Pakistan my friends. You need to have power and you need to have money to to buy anything - even justice and courts. I wonder how much money was offered in briefcase.

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Sep 19, 2014 02:39pm

Interesting to say the least. It is hard these day who to believe as every one is in doubt including Qadri and IK. What a mess !!!

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naveed

Sep 19, 2014 02:40pm

Not surprising, that proves all that how corrupt our judiciary is. you cant have better prove than ishaq's dollars written statement. bad day in the history of Pakistan. This proves time n time again that our judiciary is sold.

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Viking Star

Sep 19, 2014 02:41pm

Are the courts and judges holy cows? Untouchables, no accountability? The would aquit the rapists, aquit the bombers and honorably aquit ruling elite. Shame on judicial system of Pakistan and shame on such judges.

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Reader

Sep 19, 2014 02:42pm

Pakistani FIR's, judiciary, police, politicians and outcome of corruption cases are all a laughing stock in the western world. FIR's are raised left right and centre without any real significance or results. lol

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fida sayani

Sep 19, 2014 02:44pm

since these charges were cooked up against the sharif family by musharf, he should be tried for falsification of document pertaining to the case.

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bkt

Sep 19, 2014 02:46pm

Any case that moves on the assumption of assets beyond known sources of income against both the Sharif brothers and Asif Ali Zardari (or the Bhutto family) will succeed. None of these people can prove that their assets were acquired through their limited incomes. It is as simple as that.

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Sajn

Sep 19, 2014 02:46pm

@Naseem That didn't seem to work for PPP Government. Even stranger how esteemed Chief Justice of Pakistan was able to summon the sitting PM of Pakistan to answer case against him for contempt of court and yet was unable to proceed with the case against those who physically attacked the same court during PMLN government.

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Zafar Iqbal

Sep 19, 2014 02:48pm

Own Government , favorite judge so there is no chance of conviction .Not a single witness had appeared in court.because the witness can not come back alive from the court after witnessing , life is so precious . Sharif's acquittal is miscarriage of justice.

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Junaid

Sep 19, 2014 02:50pm

IK would never agree unless he himself heads the court. May be in that case even he will over turn the other judges if they vote for not guilty :)

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Junaid

Sep 19, 2014 02:52pm

@Haider Rehman of the 15 years, almost 10 were of his arch enemy Musharraf. How come NS threatened the "proclaimed witnesses" against him while sitting in exile in Mush govt?

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M Rafique

Sep 19, 2014 03:01pm

Justice Ahmed said the cases had been pending for 14 years and not a single witness had appeared in court. Why this decision took 14 years when there is no witness, Judge Saheb ??????

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AJamal

Sep 19, 2014 03:01pm

If NAB failed to produce sny witness or proofs, it's chief should be fired over this massive failure.

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Goga Nalaik

Sep 19, 2014 03:02pm

NOW WHO WANTS A PROBE ON ELECTIONS RIGGING... WE ALL KNOW THE RESULT IN ADVANCE... I’M HALLUCINATING !!!

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Dr Khan

Sep 19, 2014 03:02pm

Imran Khan has a chance to appeal against the decision and present all proof he has in the court if any.

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AJamal

Sep 19, 2014 03:04pm

Mr Honourable Judge. Money laundering case requires documentary proofs such as bank transfers, not witnesses.

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Muneer

Sep 19, 2014 03:05pm

Shameful.

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amir khan

Sep 19, 2014 03:07pm

Courts have stopped serving the people. They only serve Shareef Khandan.

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imran ali

Sep 19, 2014 03:09pm

@Haider Rehman..main witness is Mr.Dar..

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Sep 19, 2014 03:09pm

Name the witnesses - make them appear in international crime tribunal - Whilst I have respect for the honourable courts, Pakistani Supreme Courts have judges selected by Sharifs.. therefore, the credibility of decision will remain doubtful. How can someone tried in a court of law, nominate judges.. there will always be an element of ' returning the favour '. To uphold the law, it is high time that our Courts and Military have their own recruitment process all the way up to the top level. Just like a CEO is chosen in big corporate companies by board members. We must make our institutional impartial, if we want people to trust their actions and decisions.

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Moosa

Sep 19, 2014 03:10pm

the two look like mafia brothers...reminds me of Boardwalk Empire season i'm watching these days.

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Waseem

Sep 19, 2014 03:15pm

@Haider Rehman Just to remind you that case was instituted by the military junta and NS was expelled from the scene his close confidante and officers were either thrown out or maimed and there was no sign (apparent one) of his returning to power anytime sooner. Even under such hostile environment the case could not be proved.

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Dawood Khan

Sep 19, 2014 03:17pm

See. they are innocent. :-)

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Dawood Khan

Sep 19, 2014 03:18pm

@Imran Khan So was zardari (the swiss millions are really his).

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Shahrukh Fatah

Sep 19, 2014 03:25pm

Is this Accountability Court run by Sharif INC??? Only fools will believe this!

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lilith

Sep 19, 2014 03:33pm

Everybody knew they were never guilty and can never be , until they are in power . justice delayed in this case , hope the sharif's can forgive our slow judiciary.

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Rajab Ali

Sep 19, 2014 03:41pm

Holy Family!!!!!!!

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Waqar Khalid

Sep 19, 2014 03:41pm

Amazing timing and amazing grounds for throwing a corruption case out... goes to show how much of a clean-up this country needs...

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Farhan

Sep 19, 2014 03:42pm

To all negative commentators here, You cannot force the courts to give decisions of your choice. Let the courts do the justice as they are best capable of doing so. Sharifs have learned their lesson, hopefully Buhtan Khan and his followers will also learn that obeying the courts is in everyone's best interest. On another note, when will this country start auditing the humongous military budget. This nation cannot afford to pay ISI billions just to see dharnas in the end.

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Mosawwir

Sep 19, 2014 03:46pm

Unfortunately, our justice system is so biased that one cannot expect fair dispensation of justice, especially when the people in question are in power.

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RANA SAIFUDDIN

Sep 19, 2014 03:49pm

Congratulations for bailing out the two crooks I mean the Sharif brothers in the money laundering case I take my hats off to the accountability court.

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Majid

Sep 19, 2014 03:50pm

When IK says that he can't expect justice with Sharifs in power, you know what he means.

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Nazir Ahmed

Sep 19, 2014 04:07pm

Jane na jane gul he na jane bagh to sara jane he. Now this is called the justice.

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Amanullah Khan

Sep 19, 2014 04:08pm

Why one should wonder at the favourable court ruling? After all Zardari had been aquitted in all such "false" cases against him during his tenure and the last days of Musharraf after NRO. Now it is the turn of NS. He and his family and cronies will all get clean chit from courts and dry cleaned. The investigation is done either by FIA or by NAB, headed by their own men. How a judge can prosecute someone when the prosecutors destroys the evidence, if any available on file. We have forgotten what happened to the evidence in Swiss cases against Zardari.

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asif

Sep 19, 2014 04:09pm

They are acquitted without any trial, the charges are simply dropped and labeled as politically motivated. Are the sharifs so obviously innocent that the NAB couldn't find any material against them at all that the sharifs lawyers could then fight?

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JackDomm

Sep 19, 2014 04:11pm

Independent Judiciary! Anyone?

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asif

Sep 19, 2014 04:11pm

@Dr Khan a court in Pakistan? They are all owned by sharifs.

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lostinPolitics

Sep 19, 2014 04:24pm

Raymond Baker in his book Capitalism’s Achilles mentions a list of corruption scandals attributed to our current PM (NS), yet PM has never replied back or taken him or taken him to any court. What does that mean? We Pakistanis are not just corrupt but we are morally corrupt that is why we continue to declare the known corrupt politicians as clean.

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Riaz

Sep 19, 2014 04:26pm

Why am I not surprised? It is Pakistan. Everything goes here. It is funny how every little kid knows that Nawaz is a corrupt leader, however, courts don't. What a joke!

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Taimoor Khan

Sep 19, 2014 04:31pm

The whole system is rotten right to the very bottom.

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Mian

Sep 19, 2014 04:38pm

Our courts. Astaghfirullah.Jaza for rich and saza for poor.

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justice for all.

Sep 19, 2014 04:41pm

@Ghufran. Dekhta hy tho bikta hy.

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NHM

Sep 19, 2014 04:53pm

and in other news....the Pakistani courts declared Bill Gates to be a cheat, fraudulently acquiring Microsoft by way of deceit ; the original owners of the software giant were the Sharif brothers who designed a world class operating systems while studying drama and dance at Harvard

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Shakil Khan

Sep 19, 2014 05:03pm

Sure there was no money laundering at all! Sharif must have presented all legal bank transactions of money transfers to several accounts used :) No case is dismissed on technical grounds as no witness dared to go against the present government. Once against proven, while in government no court in Pakistan will go against the rulers, proving IK stance for resignation.

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Laeeq,NY

Sep 19, 2014 05:08pm

Zardari was acquitted when his party was in power. Sharifs are acquitted since they are in power. One should not surprise these acquittals.

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Parvez

Sep 19, 2014 05:12pm

The court acquitting the Sharif's on money laundering charges does not mean they are innocent of the crime.....it just means that the justice system is too weak to prove the case.

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Ali Zaidi

Sep 19, 2014 05:14pm

Seriously, our entire system including judges have become a joke of the century. Has ever any witness come up against any VIP? Has any VIP ever be punished for the crime they committed? Not just VIPs, our system is amazing that we make sure their familes, friends, everyone is well taken care of. This is our old and new Pakistan wherean oordinary ma is only born to be the slave of systems and these powerful VIPs.

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ash_insafians

Sep 19, 2014 05:29pm

this is what for which IK is fightening. such country in which we can buy juctice , there is no fate of poors. come on and join IK.

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Saif

Sep 19, 2014 05:40pm

Court should award them more money for their troubles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mustafa

Sep 19, 2014 06:10pm

That proves Imran Khan and Tahir-ul-Qadri right, you can't have any investigations when the two brothers are in charge. Go Nawaz go.

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manal

Sep 19, 2014 06:15pm

Great day for justice! somebody must have received a fat brief case ....

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Haroon

Sep 19, 2014 06:37pm

The people of Pakistan need to understand that the prosecution of these cases is done by NAB whose head was appointed by Nawaz and Zardari. The judge can only incarcerate an accused if the prosecutor presents a strong case to the judge. Otherwise the judge has no option but to release the accused.

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Jawad

Sep 19, 2014 06:41pm

@Parvez It means the courts competency is in question. That competency factor includes the judge. On the other hand I should also consider both sides. These 14 years also include Musharrafs and choudarys time. It would have easy for them to produce a witness if there was any. So on this particular case --- I would give the court benefit of the doubt. Even tho it's hard to believe.

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Zafar

Sep 19, 2014 06:45pm

WE DO NOT TRUST CURRENT NAB processes as all main people have been hired by Sharifs. How can they be cleared when Ishaq Dar submitted an affidavit to say money laundering took place. The election, NAB and other processes need to be independent. No politician shud interfere.v

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Mir Zahir

Sep 19, 2014 06:53pm

If it is not money laundering, then where did the money come from in England or outside Pakistan, if the taxes are not paid on that money in Pakistan? None of them ever had a job to start a business with savings from job income, as we do it in the US or UK.

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Riaz

Sep 19, 2014 06:58pm

If anyone was expecting them to found guilty and sent to jail, then you are living in a fools paradise.

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Sher

Sep 19, 2014 07:15pm

What a joke with Pakistan and Pakistani Nation?

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Waseem

Sep 19, 2014 07:46pm

@Bilal and Ishaq dars statement too which was recorded before a magistrate?

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Sarwat

Sep 19, 2014 08:05pm

Of course tell us something we did not expect. These judges forget that history records everything and they are frequently busy tarnishing their own name. Shame on them.

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Iqbal

Sep 19, 2014 08:10pm

Ah, Nawaz sharif and corruption are two different things! I wonder how the court mentioned his and his family sacred names. They are sharifs. They live their lives hand to mouth to show and realize to others how poor of this country are suffering.

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Khan

Sep 19, 2014 08:35pm

Witness,Great joke

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afzal

Sep 19, 2014 08:55pm

Any one surprised!!!!

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Rakaposhi

Sep 19, 2014 09:04pm

Isn't trail of money the witness? What do they need witness for?

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Omer Irfan Kayani

Sep 19, 2014 09:30pm

@Mustafa,I totally agree with you they have forgotten Adl of Allah and most probably the Romanovs of Russia who were the wealthiest in 1918 and over thrown and then killed by Bolsheviks.

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Jawad

Sep 19, 2014 09:31pm

I'm totally against NS. Check my posts. I think he and SS need to resign. They should be investigated. Lap tops and the money should be taken back from Shehzadi Maryam. But----- this case for 14 years includes Musharraf and choudarys rule too. How come they were never able to bring forward any witness ? Or ATLEAST this was a bogus case to begin with. Or sharifs paid money to the witnesses ?? Reasonable questions. Need reasonable answers. Atleast don't do mukhaalfat just because you don't like the person. ( I don't ). However by the same token I say SS needs to be held responsible for model town killings one way or other. Not only resign but prosecuted for either ordering use of force or criminal neglect.

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Syed

Sep 19, 2014 09:32pm

Saint Nawaz and Shahbaz Sharif.

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John, Canada

Sep 19, 2014 09:37pm

BAD day for poor people of Pakistan.. their money is gone and the case too. Sharif's will loot away Pakistan. Actually ordinary people of Pakistan has become passive ... and sharif's judiciary is doing it's job of clearing them. Bad day for Imran, Qadri and Mubashir Lucman ... sorry man people are not ready let them suffer man.

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SMI

Sep 19, 2014 09:41pm

What else we should expect from current judicial system

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Hasan

Sep 19, 2014 09:57pm

@fida sayani lol - are you serious???

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Arisha G

Sep 19, 2014 10:13pm

A wise young boy once chanted. DEMOCRACY IS THE BEXT REVENGE. on the people of Pakistan, yes. it is.

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Arisha G

Sep 19, 2014 10:14pm

@Omer Irfan Kayani they don't remember the lessons from their last tenures never mind history of centuries ago.

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Parvez

Sep 19, 2014 10:47pm

@Jawad Although you have made a good point......but I must stress that its the duty of the court, with its immense powers, to ensure that witnesses are produced and to exercise the powers vested in them to ensure that justice is done.......BUT sadly that very seldom happens.

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NDFC

Sep 19, 2014 11:20pm

Its a joke. Look up the records of NDFC (National Development Finance Corporation) now National Bank and any intelligent person can see why NAB had a case against the Sharrifs. You don't actually need any witnesses, just the records to convict the Sharrifs. Justice is definitely sleeping in Pakistan. Need to re-vamp the Justice system. Every project officer and senior at NDFC knew who had manipulated and robbed the Company. Shame on NAB too for not convicting and closing all NDFC cases.

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Ali Zaidi

Sep 20, 2014 12:07am

I see some people are supporting the fact that no evidence was ever produced even during Musharraf and Chaudrys era. Use some common sense people, when did ever any VIP get any punishment from our courts? What evidence are you talking about? Our system let go the killers of innocent people, they let go LeJ, Taliban terrorists because there was no evidence. Yet, the same judiciary allowed Zia rule for 10 years in the name of Necessacity. Our judges, our system, our government, and even our people are the joke and nothing. I have no hope for Pakistan and our people. We talk about democracy yet our leaders are elected based on their last names and wealth such as Hamza, Bilawal, etc etc etc

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Muhammmed

Sep 20, 2014 12:11am

If they are innocent then I am a fish..

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Man for Peace

Sep 20, 2014 12:14am

@raza Do you need witness_ what nonsense you talking- money is sent by wire transfer- banks. bonds, stocks etc.. For millions of dollars you need witness - like carry a suitcase on bicycle to Hong Kong; or put on truck to Switzerland or load canoe to Caymen Islands.. 14 years -- it took such a long time for judiciary to wake up and dispose the case -

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Key Points

Sep 20, 2014 12:34am

@Haider Rehman This one and the other big one with lot more money (& smile on face all the time), have country by the neck Alternating to make deals & make more money. None of the two big ones ever go against each other, too much at stake. Who would put his life on the line, if its a Gustapo Land?

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Jawad

Sep 20, 2014 12:42am

@Parvez My point --- if they couldn't get witnesses during Musharraf and choudarys rule. What makes people think that courts would find witnesses when SS is CM and NS is PM. ( that for sure helped them dismiss the case tho ).

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Arashid

Sep 20, 2014 12:57am

Not only Sharif, any person whose decision could not made in 14 years should be released with honor. Why dont judiciary put a time limit on cases... no case should hang for more than 2 years....

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Key Points

Sep 20, 2014 01:12am

@Zafar Iqbal Are you saying there are no live witnesses?

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Key Points

Sep 20, 2014 01:18am

@Amanullah Khan Yes, you are right. ALL TOP POLITICIANS IN PAKISTAN ARE 'HARD WORKING' & 'HONEST PEOPLE' If you dont believe me, go ask them youself. They can prove they are honest. (Just be a bit careful when you do that).

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Sep 20, 2014 01:38am

Court quashes cases against both brothers Nawaz Sharif, PM and Shahbaz Sharif, CM is quite but natural till they are on the throne but I doubt courts will do alike if this case comes up once PM and CM are no more in power. Iqbal Hadi Zaidi / Former Diplomat / zaidiformerdiplomat@hotmail.com

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m. a

Sep 20, 2014 02:19am

The Sharif brothers are dictators, They have all the possible power to destroy any body. Specially when they have full control on the parliament. army, Police and the Judges. I still swear that they can not survive and will disappear soon with the stupid, who love him. The army is supposed to protect the Pakistan and not the stupid Nawaz.

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Wasim

Sep 20, 2014 06:08am

Cases had been pending for 14 years, this includes Musharraf era. And no witness means there was really no witness at all. The case was politically motivated

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Asad

Sep 20, 2014 06:19am

What about ishaq dar's affidavit ?

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Omer

Sep 20, 2014 09:55am

This is just to show how bad politics PTI and it's mob is doing This is another soft slap on these un lawful, undemocratic and self intents faces

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A. J. KHAN

Sep 20, 2014 10:08am

Court acquits Sharifs in money laundering case. Now IK you should shut-up and stop telling lies to your supporters. What else is new, Mr. U- TURN>

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Iqbal Hadi Zaidi

Sep 21, 2014 09:24am

Baffling questions, just 2 not more, need truthful answers at least from Saad Rafique or Pervaiz Rashid or Ch Nisar or Begum Kalsoom Nawaz but if none of them replies then of course honourable PM Nawaz Sharif himself to reply, if not annoying. (a) How many cases had been registered against Sharif brothers? (2) How many cases have already been quashed by the courts?

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mohammad

Sep 21, 2014 01:07pm

Pakistan: where all the crimes occur but none of the perpetrators are ever caught, where there are no criminals but many victims, and where justice somehow still prevails.

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white noise

Sep 21, 2014 01:47pm

joke of the day !!!

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Javed

Sep 22, 2014 10:51pm

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