Ephedrine case: Interior Ministry fails to place Ali Musa, others on ECL

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Monday sought a written complaint from the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) over the failure of the Interior Ministry (IM) to place known personalities under investigation in the Ephedrine case on the Exit Control List (ECL).

During Monday’s proceedings, the investigating officer of the case Brigadier Fahim informed the court that Ali Musa Gilani, Khushnood Lashari and others had not been placed on the ECL despite a request being sent to the Interior Ministry eight months ago.

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry remarked during proceedings that the entire world was awaiting the outcome of this case.

The court also approved a one week extension in the bail of Ali Musa Gilani and Makhdoom Shahabuddin.

The hearing of the case has been adjourned till August 8.