The differences between the top judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) and the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government have escalated to the point of no return.
Islamabad: Pakistan’s National Assembly on Monday passed a resolution to set up a committee to file a reference against Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.
According to ARY News, the resolution was tabled in the session after the regular business of the House was adjourned.
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, while addressing the House on Monday, emphasized that the Parliament should send a strong message to protect its territory.
He said a section of the judiciary was giving “unprecedented concessions” to PTI chairman Imran Khan in corruption cases.
Leader of the Opposition Raja Riaz in his remarks strongly condemned the recent incidents of violence in the country.
He said those who attacked the Corps Commander House in Lahore are enemies of the country.
Riaz blamed trained elements of PTI for these heinous acts. According to ARY News, he stressed the need to express full solidarity with the armed forces of Pakistan.
(Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan) Salahuddin of MQM said that the recent acts of violence are intolerable. He said the judiciary was giving “concessions” to PTI chairman Imran Khan, at whose behest public and private properties were vandalised.
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The differences between the top judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) and the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government have escalated to the point of no return.
The Express Tribune reported that the media recently reported that a bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial is adamant on holding provincial elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa despite the government’s disapproval.
There are clear differences among SCP judges on the matter as some are against the apex court’s “suo moto” powers – alleged to have been arbitrarily exercised by CJP Bandyal in the matter – and the ongoing political turmoil. – asked for a larger bench to address the turmoil in the country, reported Arab News.
On the other hand, the powerful military establishment is supporting the Shehbaz Sharif-led government in this matter and has recently informed the CJP and other judges that the security environment in Pakistan is not conducive to holding elections in two provinces.