The petitioner's counsel argued that his client was given an honorary position of the Lahore Parking Company's chairman. He said the petitioner being chairman of the company never withdrew any emolument and used to attend its board's meetings on ceremonial basis only.
The counsel further argued that the company lawfully awarded contracts of parking lots in a transparent manner and strictly observed procurement rules. He further contended that health of his client was not good and keeping him behind the bars would serve no purpose as the NAB had already completed its investigation. The court after hearing the counsel at length issued notices to the respondents for next date of hearing.