SUNDAY TIMES ISLAMABAD: The NAB will request the court to extend jail term of Sharif in Al-Azizia case from seven years, while the accountability watchdog will also challenge acquittal of the former PM in the Flagship Investment Reference.

The bench comprising Justice Amir Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiani will hear the case. The bench was constituted by Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, Athar Minallah.

The NAB appeals would be heard along with appeals filed by Nawaz Sharif against his jail term in the Flagship case.

The NAB on Dec 24 decided to challenge former prime minister NaSharif’s acquittal in Flagship corruption reference