Former Director General National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Shahzad Saleem has challenged charge sheet issued by NAB Chairman to him for misconduct in Islamabad High Court, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Tuesday.
However, Islamabad High Court restrained NAB from taking any disciplinary action against Shahzad Saleem till the decision of the petition.
Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition of former DG NAB Shahzad Saleem.
Islamabad High Court issued notice to NAB for reply by December 16 seeking full inquiry report and para-wise comments from NAB.
Petitioner’s lawyer argued that NAB has already conducted an inquiry in this case.
NAB had terminated the inquiry and in this regard Supreme Court orders are also available, petitioner’s lawyer said.
Charge sheet issued after restarting inquiry is against rules and regulations, lawyer said.
Shehzad Saleem was posted as DG NAB Lahore during Panama cases and cases against Shahbaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Shahbaz Shahzad Saleem.
However, court adjourns further hearing till December 16.
Reporter: Ehtesham Kiyani