On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has approved the bail petition of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) central leader Faryal Talpur in fake bank accounts case.

The National Accountability Court (NAB) has submitted its response in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), opposing the release of Faryal Talpur on bail in the fake bank accounts case.

The NAB’s reply stated Talpur as nominated person over being a beneficiary in the fake bank accounts case. The anti-corruption watchdog filed an interim reference against her in the mega money laundering case, it added.

Asif Zardari’s sister was currently in jail on judicial remand over her involvement in money laundering through fake bank accounts.

Earlier this month, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had approved the bail petition of former president Asif Ali Zardari on medical grounds.

The petitioner was directed to submit Rs 10 million surety bonds in the court. Asif Ali Zardari is facing corruption

Asif Ali Zardari was arrested on June 10 for his alleged involvement in the money laundering case. Talpur was taken into custody four days after his arrest.