LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned PML-N leader Hanif Abbasi in the Punjab Sports Board “scam” investigation for Aug 17.

The NAB in a call-up notice to Mr Abbasi asked him to appear before a combined investigation team at its Thokar Niazbaig office to record his statement.

“The inquiry proceedings have revealed that you are in possession of information/evidence whatsoever which relates to the commission of the said offence. You are advised that failing to comply with this notice may entail penal consequences as provided in section 2 of the schedule of National Accountability Ordinance 1999.”

The NAB is also investigating former director general of the board, Zulfiqar Ghuman, and others in the case.

Published in Dawn, August 9th, 2020