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References, hearing regarding Dr Asim adjourned

Published December 19, 2016 Updated December 19, 2016 02:19pm

KARACHI: The Accountability Court Monday adjourned the hearing of alleged Rs 462 billion and Rs 17 billion corruption references here.

The court heard the references in which PPP Karachi Division President and former petroleum minister Dr Asim and others have allegations of corruption.

The reference of Rs 462 billion filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against Dr Asim and others was adjourned by the court till December 20 due to non-availability of required documents with a witness of the reference.

The other reference of Rs17 billion corruption was also adjourned till December 24.

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