Nawaz, Maryam to record statement in corruption case on Friday

An accountability court ruled on Wednesday that deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz, and son-in-law Captain (retd) Safdar will record their statement in the Avenfield properties on Friday.

According to local media reports, Judge Mohammad Bashir gave out his reserved verdict and ordered that Sharif and members of his family named in the case would be recording their testimonies in the Avenfield properties.

Judge Bashir also observed that he will formulate questionnaires for Sharif, Maryam and Capt Safdar today, with regards to their recording of statements on Friday.

On Wednesday, prosecution witness Wajid Zia, who headed the Joint Investigation Team (JIT), concluded his statement in the Al Azizia reference.

Meanwhile, during today's hearing, Nawaz's counsel began the cross-examination of Zia, in the Al Azizia reference case. Nawaz and Maryam also appeared before  the accountability court for the court proceedings.