Accountability court extends Fawad Chaudhry’s physical remand

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court announced the reserved verdict on Fawad Chaudhry’s Jhelum Development Project embezzlement case, extending his physical remand by three days.

The reserved verdict was announced by the case presiding duty judge Shahrukh Arjumand.

Fawad Chaudhry is facing scrutiny in connection with charges brought forth by the NAB.

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The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a 10-day extension in the physical remand of former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry. The reserved verdict was announced after a thorough examination of the arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense.

The court deliberated on NAB’s request and ultimately decided to grant a three-day extension to Fawad Chaudhry’s physical remand. This decision comes amid ongoing investigations related to alleged financial irregularities involving the former federal minister.