Category: Pakistan

This successful operation marks a significant achievement for security agencies, as it exposes the clandestine activities of an extortionist group that was operating based on classified information. The group had been actively involved in extorting funds from various sources, primarily targeting the business community in the region. What is even more alarming is that they had been employing a range of sinister tactics to extract these illicit funds.

During a subsequent press conference held on the second day of a paid conference, Dercon reiterated that Pakistan’s elite class is focused on maintaining the status quo, which he described as a zero-sum game. He argued that merely preserving the interests of the elite would not yield any solutions.

Prime Minister Kakar began by asserting that no political party in Pakistan is being hindered from engaging in political activities. However, he clarified that any individuals involved in the events of May 9th will face legal consequences. He reiterated that the law applies to all, regardless of their gender.

Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, who led the preliminary review, found that there was no concrete evidence of ethical violations by the mentioned judges. Consequently, he recommended that the complaints be dismissed. This marks a crucial step in resolving the allegations, as his opinion holds significant weight within the Supreme Judicial Council.

Ejaz explained that the value of the US dollar has decreased both in the interbank market and the open market. This development, coupled with recent measures to curb the illegal influx of dollars into the country, has stabilized the currency situation. Preventing the unauthorized outflow of dollars has proven to be an effective strategy in this regard.

One of the significant issues Zaidi pointed out was the lack of a robust agricultural income tax system in Sindh, one of Pakistan’s provinces. He posed a question to Shahbaz Sharif, a prominent political figure, about the status of agricultural income tax collection in Punjab, another major province in the country. This highlighted the need for comprehensive tax reforms and a more equitable tax collection system.

The Practice and Procedure case revolves around crucial aspects of how cases are processed and handled within the judiciary. It pertains to the procedural rules, guidelines, and protocols that govern the court’s functioning, including the scheduling of hearings, the submission of evidence, and the dispensation of justice.

Out of the 26 references, 54 cases are still undergoing a detailed investigation before being presented to the relevant courts. The NAB’s actions come in response to the Supreme Court’s directives to expedite the accountability process and bring those involved in corruption to justice.

Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, along with Justices Aminuddin Khan and Athar Minallah, will form a three-member bench to hear the case on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The case, which spans 43 pages, was originally decided by a two-member bench, headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, and the verdict was upheld after a comprehensive review of evidence on November 22.