Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif named in Exit Control List

Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif named in Exit Control List after federal cabinet’s approval.

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed announced, while addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday.

Opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif named in Exit Control List

He announced naming of the PMLN president Shahbaz Sharif on the Exit Control List (ECL) after the cabinet approval.

The authority concerned issued a notification this effect, while informing the relevant departments about it accordingly.

Furthermore, Sheikh Rashid pointed out that the National Accountability Bureau had recommended to put Shahbaz Sharif name on the ECL.

Because, the NAB staff was investigating a corruption case of Rs 7 against him.

Moreover, Sheikh Rashid said five members of Sharif family have already gone absconders and residing in London.

Therefore, the PTI govt feels it difficult to bring Shahbaz Sharif back home keeping in view the case of his elder brother.

Nawaz Sharif too had not returned.

He said there was also a possibility that he could temper the evidence or use the influence on the approvers in the case if he was permitted to leave the country.

Shahbaz may emulate Nawaz

The Interior Minister further cited Shahbaz Sharif the guarantor to bring Nawaz Sharif back home.

He noted that instead of bringing his brother back, Shahbaz Sharif himself was trying to flee the country.

Sheikh Rashid said Shahbaz Sharif has not submitted any medical documents about his health condition or disease.

While answering to a question, Sheikh Rashid said the PML (N) president can file a review application on the matter with the interior ministry within fifteen days.

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