The Federal Anti-Corruption Court has delivered its verdict on three cases linked to the TDAP scandal, acquitting Senate Chairman and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani of all charges after a 16-year-long process.
During the Karachi hearing, Gilani appeared in court while his lawyer, Farooq H. Naek, presented the defense. After thoroughly reviewing the evidence, the court declared him innocent of all corruption allegations.
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Gilani had been accused of assisting suspects involved in a freight subsidy scheme during his tenure as Prime Minister, a move that allegedly cost the national exchequer over Rs6 billion. Following the verdict, Gilani told the media that the case had been initiated by the current ruling coalition government, though he expressed no ill feelings towards anyone.
The broader TDAP scandal encompasses a total of 42 cases, with only three involving Gilani. Trials for the remaining accused are set to continue.
