The Accountability Court of Islamabad on Friday approved a further three-day physical remand for FawadChaudhry, extending his custody in the ongoing case. FawadChaudhry was presented before duty judge ShahrukhArjamand upon the completion of his initial three-day physical remand.
During the hearing, NAB (National Accountability Bureau) sought an extension for FawadChaudhry’s physical remand, a request that the court reserved its decision on before ultimately granting the additional three days.
At the previous hearing, NAB revealed that FawadChaudhry had already undergone a 20-day physical remand. The prosecutor further requested an additional 10 days for further investigations.
FawadChaudhry’s lawyer raised objections during the proceedings, emphasizing that the determination of whether a case would be filed against him remains uncertain. The lawyer requested an adjournment until Accountability Court judge Muhammad Bashir, currently in Adiala Jail, becomes available.
Addressing the court, FawadChaudhry expressed his concerns about the ongoing proceedings, pointing out the unusual circumstance of appearing before a duty judge despite Judge Muhammad Bashir being present but not presiding over the case.
The NAB prosecutor clarified that Judge Muhammad Bashir is currently in Adiala Jail and not in the office. FawadChaudhry contended that presenting arguments at this stage could lead to a case of discharge.
