The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to approach the trial court to close the Chaudhry Sugar Mills inquiry against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. This decision follows NAB's internal approval to close the case, which involved allegations of money laundering and income beyond means through 'dubious' business transactions. According to Dawn, the case involved a significant financial guarantee, as Maryam Nawaz had deposited Rs70 million as part of the proceedings. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, leading the three-member bench, emphasized that NAB should have initially approached the accountability court for closure, questioning the investigation's procedural integrity.