NAB files another rental-power reference against Raja Pervez Ashraf

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday submitted another reference in the rental power projects (RPP) scam against former prime minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

An accountability court has summoned Ashraf and 11 other suspects on September 18 after the NAB submitted the reference in connection with Samundri Rental Power Project.

The bureau has accused all 12 of misuse of power, violation of laws and awarding illegal contracts.

Former water and power secretary Shahid Rafi, former secretary Ismail Qureshi, Pepco’s former MDs Tahir Basharat and Munawar Basir were also among the suspects.

Naudero, Sahiwal, Peeran Ghaib and Karkey rental power cases against the PPP leader are also sub judice.