Panama leaks: PM reviews ToRs presented by opp

Author: Web Desk

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday reviewed the terms of reference (ToRs) prepared by the opposition following the Panama revelations, a private TV channel reported.

According to details, the prime minister chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the Panama situation with the advisers and federal ministers. He was briefed by his legal team on the Terms of Reference (ToRs).

Earlier today, major opposition parties unanimously formulated terms of reference (ToRs) regarding investigations into allegations of offshore holdings against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his family and other Pakistanis.

Read: Opposition demands accountability of PM, family within 3 months

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan unveiled the points of TORs along with representatives of other parties here. According to the TORs, the judicial commission should first examine all foreign assets of the prime minister and his children with the help of international audit firms.

The commission will carry out full scrutiny of assets, taxes, source of money and other related matters. It further said that the Panama Commission Trial and Inquiry Act shall be promulgated under which a judicial commission headed by the chief justice should be set up to hold an inquiry into the Panama revelations.

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