Other notable figures whose cases will be revisited by NAB include Shehbaz Sharif and Raja Pervez Ashraf, both former prime ministers, and Shaukat Aziz, a former federal minister. These cases cover a range of allegations, including financial irregularities, misuse of authority, and corruption during their respective tenures.
Category: Politics
PPP’s Faisal Karim Kundi urges timely elections and welcomes Nawaz Sharif’s return
Faisal Karim Kundi, a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), reiterated the demand for holding elections within a 90-day timeframe. He expressed the […]
Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has said Nawaz Sharif’s arrest will be decided by law enforcement agencies,
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is participating in the elections. It’s not for me to dictate whether PTI can be involved in political activities or not. After the necessary legal procedures, they will have the right to appeal, whether in favor or against. The role of the Army Chief is vital in curbing smuggling, and whenever assistance has been sought from the military, positive results have been achieved.
Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain Questions About the Cipher’s Whereabouts in Saifur Case
Salman Safdar questioned whether Imran Khan is mentioned in the case. Is Imran Khan in court? Has Imran Khan’s bail been accepted? The prosecution has to prove what was the original and counterfeit version of Saifur’s case. The prosecution has to prove what national security was damaged by the Saifur case.
Rana Sanaullah said President has abused his constitutional position in past
Faisal Karim Kundi, the Information Secretary of the Pakistan People’s Party, called upon the Election Commission to hold elections within 90 days as per the constitution. He emphasized that neither the President of the country nor the Supreme Court has any role in organizing elections. Kundi further commented that the President’s letter appeared to be written in a hesitant and apprehensive tone, suggesting that President Arif Alvi might be feeling uncertain about the situation. He questioned the state of mind of Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, considering the tone of the letter.
Supreme Court Upholds Convictions in Benazir Bhutto Government Overthrow Conspiracy Case
Justice Mazhar Ali Akbar Naqvi authored the 17-page verdict, in which the court observed that the accused, Enayatullah, had sought recourse to civilian courts after thirteen years, while Azad Munhas had done so after three years. The court found no justifiable reason to dismiss these requests due to the delay. This underscores the court’s commitment to upholding the principles of justice and fairness, even when dealing with military personnel.
Tragedy of May 9, investigation of 14 cases completed, Chairman PTI declared guilty in ten cases
Chairman PTI’s own statements were found to be contradictory to the circumstances. According to the FIA, in the nine other cases, solid evidence has also been found against Imran Khan. The challan for the fourteen cases will soon be presented in the courts.
Sirajul Haq said that the judiciary did not take action on our request for election in the constitutional period
He remarked that it is quite astonishing that a political party is dictating the election schedule, referring to a statement by Bilawal Bhutto, who had suggested a specific election date.
Why we need to repeat ourselves when 90 days is written in constitution
Chief Justice Bandial emphasized that within our courts, there is no disagreement on constitutional principles; rather, the differences among judges pertain to whether constitutional cases should be brought directly to the Supreme Court or not. He credited the excellent legal representation as a contributing factor and suggested that without such high-quality advocacy, the judiciary would not have been able to make these decisions.