Daily Times Senior lawyer Azam Nazir Tarar suggests court to turn down appeals of ex-PM due to non-appearance May 25, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday adjourned hearing till June 9, on appeals in graft references against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members pertaining to Al-Azizia Steel Mills, Avenfield property and Flagship Investment. A division bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani heard the appeals filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against the former prime minister, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Muhammad Safdar Awan. Maryam Nawaz, Muhammad Safdar, NAB’s Deputy Prosecutor General Sardar Muzaffar Abbasi and prosecutor Jahanzeb Bharwana appeared before the court. During proceeding, the NAB prosecutor requested the bench to dismiss appeals of the former prime minister against his imprisonment sentences due to non-pursuance and absence.