Fawad Chaudhry sent to Adiala Jail on judicial remand

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court has sent former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry to Adiala Jail on judicial remand in the case of corruption in construction projects in Jhelum.

Islamabad Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Basheer heard the case against Fawad Chaudhry in construction projects in Jhelum.

During the hearing, Fawad Chaudhry is facing allegations of influencing and putting pressure as federal minister on the offi­cers of the Provincial Highway Department, Punjab for the initiation of Dualization of Lillah Interchange via Pind Dadan Khan to Jehlum against the facts and preparation of PC-1 on exaggerated cost.

Fawad Chaudhry was presented in Accountability Court today after completing his 29-day physical remand. Faisal Chaudhry and Raja Amir Abbas were representing Fawad Chaudhry.

The lawyer applied to award B-class prison to the judge which was accepted. Power of attorney applications given by the defense lawyers were also approved by the judge.

Meanwhile, a bail application was also filed on behalf of Fawad Chaudhry.

The hearing has been adjourned till February 1st on the bail application and completion of judicial remand by the Accountability Court.

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