During the hearing Nawaz called Supreme Court's Panama verdict 'inappropriate, unnecessary'
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the prosecution had 'failed miserably' to prove both, its stance and any link between him and the London flats, in the Avenfield properties reference.
Nawaz recorded answers to 55 questions in the reference before the accountability court today.
The Avenfield reference, pertaining to the Sharif family's London properties, is among three filed against Sharif family by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) last year on the Supreme Court's directives.
Prior to recording his statement during the hearing, the former prime minister said that the Joint Investigation Team’s investigation was one-sided and the purpose behind its formation was to assist the apex court, not presenting a reference.
Robert Radley admitted during arguments that the Calibri font was available in 2005, said Nawaz.
He termed Supreme Court's July 28 verdict, which led to his disqualification, "inappropriate" and "unnecessary".
"The SC's verdict affected my right to a fair trial," Nawaz said, adding that it was his right as per Article 10 of the Constitution (Right to Fair Trial).
He further said that the inclusion of ISI and MI officers in the JIT was inappropriate and the recent strain in civil-military ties affected the JIT report.
Speaking about the Joint Investigation Team, which was formed by the Supreme Court to probe assets of Sharif family, Nawaz remarked that he had reservations over the members of the investigation team.