Imran Khan Summoned By Pakistan's Anti-Graft Body In Helicopter Misuse Case: Report

The NAB is investigating Imran Khan for causing Rs2.17 million loss to the provincial exchequer by using the provincial government’s helicopter for over 72 hours, The Express Tribune reported.

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Updated on: 3 August 2018 2:45 pm

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on August 7 in an ongoing inquiry against his alleged misuse of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's helicopters.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) summoned 65-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman on August 7. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khan’s party has led the provincial government since 2013.

The NAB is investigating the cricketer-turned-politician for causing Rs2.17 million loss to the provincial exchequer by using the provincial government’s helicopter for over 72 hours, The Express Tribune reported.

Imran was earlier summoned on July 18, but he failed to appear before the panel sighting elections. His lawyer had filed an appeal requesting the accountability watchdog to fix the date for case after the general elections, "preferably on August 7".

Khan's Pakistan PTI has emerged as the single largest party in the elections held on July 25. The 65-year-old leader is expected to take oath on August 11.

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