LAHORE: PTI President Parvez Elahi on Tuesday attended the hearing of a money laundering case before a special court (central-I) for the first time since his release on bail four months ago.

He has been seeking exemption from personal appearance in cases against him before different courts on medical grounds after his bail in May.

However, the special court on a previous hearing summoned him for indictment in the case. Mr Elahi, also a former chief minister, came to the court along with his legal team. The PTI leader told the judge that he was still unwell, but appeared to show respect to the court. His wife Qaisera Elahi, son Rasikh Elahi and daughter-in-law Zahra Elahi also appeared before the court.

Judge Tanvir Ahmad Sheikh adjourned further hearing till Sept 19 and also issued notices to the prosecution on an application by Zahra Elahi seeking a permanent exemption from personal appearance in the case.

The applicant’s lawyer said his client was a parda-nasheen woman, therefore, she was entitled to the exemption.

The FIA registered a case of alleged money laundering against Moonis Elahi and his family after he left the country. Moonis has already been declared a proclaimed offender in the case.

Published in Dawn, August 21st, 2024