Anti-Corruption Court to Indict Pervaiz Elahi and Others in Alleged Illegal Recruitment Case

LAHORE: An anti-corruption court in Lahore has decided to indict former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and other accused in a case pertaining to alleged illegal appointments in the Punjab Assembly.

The court has summoned all accused, including Pervaiz Elahi, for indictment on **November 6**. It also sought arguments on the acquittal pleas filed by Elahi’s co-accused.

According to the written order, the prosecution objected to Pervaiz Elahi’s one-day exemption request, stating that he had also failed to appear at the previous hearing. The prosecution noted that the indictment proceedings have yet to take place.

The written order further mentioned that the prosecution requested additional time to present arguments on the acquittal applications. The court accepted the request and adjourned the hearing until **November 6**, directing the prosecution to submit arguments at the next session.

The order was issued by Anti-Corruption Court Judge **Javed Iqbal Warraich**, based on proceedings from the previous hearing.