FIA launches probe into Asghar Khan case

ISLAMABAD: A Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) probe committee has formally started investigation into Asghar Khan case.

The Supreme Court had in its order directed the authorities to take action against former army chief Gen (retd) Aslam Baig and former ISI chief Assad Durrani for distributing money among anti Pakistan People’s Party politicians to manipulate 1990 election.

The money was distributed through Mehran Bank chief Younis Habib, who admitted that he had given money to prominent politicians.

Sources said that the FIA would record statement of Asghar Khan, the petitioner who had moved the apex court, next week.

Statements of Aslam Baig, Assad Durrani and former ISI brigadier Hamid Saeed would also be recorded, sources told Geo News.