PML-N leader Hamza Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday submitted a request to the court seeking precautionary bail in assets beyond means case.

According to details, leader of the opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz citing media sources asked for a precautionary bail amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the world and the country.

The request has marked chairman NAB, DG NAB and investigation officers in the case as parties.

The request reads that Hamza Shehbaz fears catching the deadly virus and is applying for a bail to remain safe during the pandemic.

The bail request demands for the release of the politician in the assets beyond means case.

An accountability court yesterday directed the National Accountability Court (NAB) to file assets beyond known sources of income against Hamza.