LAHORE: Former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf would appear on Saturday before an accountability court in the case of alleged illegal appointments in the Gujranwala Electric Supply Company (Gepco) during his stint as power minister.

On previous hearing, the court had directed the police to provide adequate security to Mr Ashraf on his appearance. Defence council Iftikhar Shahid said no security has been promised by the police for the former premier. The National Accountability Bureau accused Mr Ashraf of corrupt practices and making illegal appointments in Gepco.

Published in Dawn, February 18th, 2017