SC seeks progress report in hajj scam from FIA

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday sought the progress report of hajj scam case from the FIA after Hussain Asghar left, Geo News reported.

A three-member bench resumed the hearing into much talked-about hajj corruption case today.

The SC was informed during hajj corruption case hearing that an officer is being appointed to initiate the disciplinary action against former IG Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Hussain Asghar.

Hussain Asghar was transferred as IG GB after he made remarkable progress in the scam probe when posted in Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The SC had directed to send him back to the investigation agency but despite several directions, Hussain did not turned up.

The apex court on Thursday ordered disciplinary action against the officer.

Joint Secretary Establishment Division told the court that Hussain has violated the orders and a summary to proceed against him was forwarded to the prime minister on June 27.

Later, the bench directed the DG FIA to submit the report by 2nd July and adjourned the hearing till 3rd July.