A rebel against the dual standards plaguing us apart!Striving for a democratic,egalitarian and progressive Pakistan at peace with itself.A lazy barrister-at-law
Learnt it over time myself(as a former die-hard of a pol party), morally compromised leadership can’t see beyond their narrow interests,their seemingly democratic narratives too are merely ways to strike a better deal. Amendments in NAB law & Army Act are to be read together 😇
Hanif Abbasi took the defence that he obtained the controlled substance ephedrine strictly for pharmaceutical purposes and further disposed off his allocation to other pharmaceutical companies. The companies mentioned by Hanif Abbasi all denied any such transaction.
بریکنگ نیوز ، رات کے اس پہر سائفر کیس میں تمام 25 گواہوں پر سرکاری وکلا نے جرح مکمل کر لی ، اب 342 کا بیان ، حتمی دلائل ، فیصلہ 24 یا 48 گھنٹے کی دوری پر ۔۔۔ !!
a terrible blow to civil liberties by SC itself, a 6 member bench of SC (5-1) suspended the landmark SC ruling which struck down military courts without even awaiting the detailed judgment. This interim order practically amounts to suspending core provisions of the Constitution.
Happy birthday Khan sb. Your matchless perseverance, like always, will lead you through. And despite the odds and predictions, scheming and collusion, may you shiningly prevail inshaAllah
What a monumental judgment by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan; military trial of civilians declared unconstitutional. Long live the Constitution of Pakistan
The effect of SC order can’t be overstated;it allows for military trial of civilians.Through a stroke of pen,the fundamental rights of right to life,right to fair trial and due process, right to dignity and the constitutional guarantee of an independent judiciary stand suspended!
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.”;
Vote against oppression, vote against injustice; vote for democracy, vote for your own government!!!
VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!!! 🏏🏏🏏
a blatant violation of sections 367 & 371 of the Code of Criminal Procedure which mandate pronouncement of written judgment by the Judge in open court and further stipulates provision of a copy of the judgment at the time of pronouncing the judgment;a case of judicial misconduct.
Irony of another bizarre & unfortunate kind; SC yesterday heard reference pertaining to the sham ZAB trial under military rule from 4 decades back while allowing for military trial of civilians the very next day; all under the watchful leadership of CJP Qazi Faez Isa.
As per
@SaleemKhanSafi
, PM
@ImranKhanPTI
enquired about the expenditures incurred by Nawaz Sharif during later's tenure as PM. The PMO officials told IK that MNS did all the expenditures from his pocket, not from taxpayers’ money. IK did not believe until he was shown invoices
Ali Zafar's presser regarding dismissal of
@itsmeeshashafi
's complaint is highly misleading. The so-called dismissal was entirely on technical grounds and the matter is still pending before the LHC. There has been no adjudication on the merits of the case whatsoever.
“There does not “exist any document”..that NS had any connection with Avenfield Apartments– the one he has been living in all these yrs;from where he flew to come save us all;where his children continue to live till date;and where he will probably go back to..No evidence. At all”
Blink.
My thoughts on Nawaz Sharif’s recent acquittal in the Avenfield reference, where the honourable
#IHC
could find ‘no legal connection’ connection between
#NawazSharif
Sharif and the London apartments that he has been living in.
Valid observations by J Minallah during SC hearing relating to delay in elections case that not holding elections in accordance with the Constitution amounts to suspending the Constitution and potentially attracts Article 6 of the Constitution against the violators.
Excellent step by SC. Much warranted Suo Moto Notice in the face of clear institutional capture. The wording of the press release is telling, spells trouble for the govt.
CJP Umar Ata Bandial has taken suo motu notice on the interference in independence of prosecution & investigation in pending criminal cases involving persons in authority in the government today. A larger bench led by CJP himself will take up suo motu matter on May 19.
Instead of announcing the date of elections under Article 48(5) of the Constitution, the President has referred the matter to a clearly unwilling ECP; an unfortunate abdication of his clear constitutional obligation.
@MehrTarar
Quite bizarre. There are several other better ways to express ones loyalty with a political party than inciting religious sentiments. Expected better from you.
Hooliganism & vandalism of PTI supporters in shape of attack on NS residence in London is strongly condemned. IK is turning his young followers into fascists like himself.
The charges against Hanif Abbasi were very serious. In 2012, an ANF investigation primarily focussing on the then PM unearthed the role of Hanif Abbasi's pharmaceutical company in selling off 500 Kgs of controlled substance to drug dealers for producing party drugs.
This is an incorrect reading of the applicable provisions.Sec 104(d)is to be read with Art51(6)(d)of the Constitution which clearly permits the independent returned candidates who join a political party within 3 days from notification,to be counted in the tally for reserved seats
Election Act, 2017 makes only those women and minority nominees eligible to be considered for reserved seats whose names are submitted to
#ECP
within a specified period by each political party. After the lapse of the specified period, no name can be added.
Instead of announcing the date of elections under Article 48(5) of the Constitution, the President has referred the matter to a clearly unwilling ECP; an unfortunate abdication of his clear constitutional obligation.
Anwar Majeed & Sons: Dubious banker turned undisputed Sugar king of Sindh, hostile takeover of mills and swindling of farmers and govt coffers alike, selects cabinet portfolios, police and bureacratic postings and every significant govt tender.
Under what authority is the minister/advisor ordering around civil servants? And the more the cameras in the background, the more aggressive she got 👎🏼
Any worthy Chief Secretary would take up such insulting behaviour of a minister with the Chief Minister immediately.
@Xadeejournalist
My point is twofold. That NAB in its own anxiety added a supplementary offence which perhaps wasn't suited to the facts of the case but that can't have a bearing on the proven offence. Secondly, living beyond means is an offence of corruption under the NAB law.
It is important to note that instead of being open to a fair adjudication before the Ombudsperson, Ali Zafar opted to contest the case on procedural grounds. Hiding behind the intricate technicalities of law remains the favourite preserve of most notable culprits here.
Anwar Majeed & sons are deeply engulfed in the notoriety of the unimaginably many dirty billions. The ruins of Sindh over the years can be traced in their phenomenal rise.
@MehrTarar
Oh ho, breathe in & out. Relax. Questioning your favourite Zulfi Bokhari's unmeritorious appointment doesn't equate to mocking any other governance model, let alone such a sacred one. The reference is mostly to expose the false comparison.
@Matiullahjan919
Mati sb, why so angry? Expect a better and more reasoned response from you. Its a valid observation that such an appellate forum requires a constitutional amendment. You may disagree but this is uncalled for.
“...we do not propose to do anything which makes confusion worse confounded, creates a greater state of chaos which would be the result if the vital process of election is interrupted at this juncture..” PLD 1989 SC 166 at 194
⚖️
@Xadeejournalist
3) NAB in its discretion opted for the charge under Section 9 (a)(iv) too 4) The Judgment convicted the accused under section 9(a)(v) 5) The assertion that this judgment absolves Sharifs from the charge of corruption is erroneous. Section 9 (a)(v) is an offence of corruption too.
Perhaps far better for
@AliZafarsays
to face an independent investigation/adjudication instead of hiding behind technicalities of law and tweeting ironic hashtags like
#FaceTheCourtMeeshaShafi
In line with his constitutional obligation under Art 48(5) and in light of the observations of bench
#1
of SC today, President Arif Alvi must immediately appoint a date of general election. He’s already late by over two months and in breach of his express constitutional duty.
@Xadeejournalist
Few points on this: 1) Section 9 of NAB law has several offences relating to corrupt practices. Few subclauses are interlinked depending on facts of each case. 2) SC expressly asked JIT to probe acquisition of assets beyond means (section 9 (a)(v)) (Ref Panama 1 Verdict)
In Para 3, the Judge has expressed a view regarding maintainability of the petitions u/Art-184(3). This specific ground has been raised by appellants in their appeal. Propriety demands recusal here.
No where in the order there is an expressed refusal to sit on the bench. In fact Justice Sardar Tariq Masood said he is not recusing from the bench. We as court reporters should quote from the orders and judgements rather than relying on unnamed lawyers. A lawyer need not to be…
Prime Minister Imran Khan has set an excellent precedent by sacking the uncouth Information Minister Punjab Fayyaz Ul Hassan Chohan over his distasteful remarks against the Hindu community.
J Shaukat Siddiqui understands the new dynamics of the system. Gone are the days when wrongdoing was only camouflaged by aligning one with the Establishment. Now there are other alternatives like pandering to religious sentiments or singularly focussing on military interference.
@MehrTarar
You took it in some other mistaken sense, meant favourite in the sense that you appear to be supportive of his role. Most of the tweets which I read here regarding the governance model were in context of his appointment.
احتساب عدالت کے جج محمد بشیر کا توشہ خانہ نیب کیس میں عمران خان اور بشری بی بی کو 14 , 14 سال قید کی سزا کا حکم ، دس سال کے لیے نااہلی ، دونوں کو مجموعی طور پر ایک ارب 57 کروڑ دس لاکھ روپے جرمانہ عائد
a specimen as to why intellectual arrogance is unwise. Offering to tutor the CJP on law on an entirely wrong premise. Constitution reigns supreme where a written constitution is in force. As far as back in 1803, US SC struck down a law for being violative of the Constitution.
I invite Chief Justice of Pakistan to attend undergraduate LAW Classes on
#ParliamentarySovereignty
in UK or I can teach him for FREE-that Parliament as the legislative body has absolute sovereignty and is supreme over all other institutions,including executive or judicial bodies
Aptly observed ✅✅✅
Being an absconder in a criminal case is neither a disqualification for contesting elections under the Constitution nor any provision of a
any law.
An issue is being discussed regarding acceptance/rejection of nomination papers of absconders. Let me clear the position of law on this point, being an absconder or fugitive is not a ground for disqualification of candidate. It cannot be made basic for rejection of nomination…
@Xadeejournalist
6) Section 9 allows room for prosecution to act in the matter in more than one way depending on the facts and circumstances of each case.
ECP must address the valid concerns regarding the inordinate delay in release of results. Additionally, candidates asserting rigging claims such as forcible ouster of polling agents must back it with some sort of evidence, mere allegations won't suffice.
While we are discussing the Gandapurian theory of honey, perhaps important to have a look at Ziauddin hospital too--a charitable Trust being flagrantly run for private gain, a major beneficiary of State's benevolence for way too long.
JKT's review:Most political/legal pundits confidently predicted reversal of disqualification.Many in PTI hinted at CM JKT,few MPAs already offered their seats-seemed all who mattered were approached&managed.BUT couldnt prevail over SC;glad that Art 62 not rendered NS specific⚖️
@Matiullahjan919
@Xadeejournalist
Mati Jee, lets raise our voice for the expeditious conclusion of that case too. In fact, I see this as an offshoot of that main case, that has been pending for way too long.
SC has formed a 6 member Panama styled Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the massive Sindh money laundering scam. Conferred wide ranging investigative powers, fortnightly progress reports sought.
@ZarrarKhuhro
@Xadeejournalist
There seems to be some misconception regarding the non-disclosure of price. The flats were acquired for £1.9Million(this was brought on record through a CMA in the Panama petitions before SC,the SC record was almost entirely exhibited before Acc Ct)
جب آپ نے اپارٹمنٹس کی قیمت کا تعین نہیں کیا تو کیسے آپ living beyond means اسٹیبلش کر سکتے ہیں ؟؟ بھئ جب انتقامانہ کاروائ ہی کرنی ہو تو پھر کچھ بھی کیا جا سکتا ہے ،ویسے JIT پر جو اتنا پیسے خرچ ہوا ، ان کے وہاب trips اور شاہانہ stays کے خرچے کا audit بھی ہو گا کیا