Qasim Zia's judicial remand extended until Oct 5

LAHORE: An accountability court in Lahore on Monday extended the judicial remand of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader and former Hockey Olympian Qasim Zia until October 5.

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officials presented the PPP leader in an accountability court here today after expiry of an earlier seven-day judicial remand.

The officials informed the court that Zia has filed a request to voluntarily return the embezzled money. NAB officials also informed the court that Zia has already filed a request for a plea bargain.

The court extended Zia's bail until Oct 5 and adjourned proceedings.