During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel, Barrister Ali Tahir, informed the court that the blanket freezing of the accounts of Dr Alvi and his family has caused an adverse impact leaving them unable to cover their daily expenses.
The court, while hearing the matter, noted that notices would be sent to all relevant parties and their responses would be sought.
In a brief exchange, the bench remarked that the counsel must have received a fee for representing the case. To which, Barrister Tahir clarified that he was handling the matter pro bono.
Sealing of juice company
The SHC has sought details from the FBR on a petition against the sealing of a private juice manufacturing company. The petitioner’s lawyer argued that factory was sealed and then de-sealed. The FBR Directorate took away huge quantity of products during the operation.