The cat is out of the bag: IHC judges seek SJC meeting over ‘interference’ in judicial affairs

[Bewal Express]

We already knew that the IHC judges were being intimidated by the Establishment to give decisions in favour of the Junta led mafia. Justice Amir Farooq didn't sign the letter and he is the one that has smashed justice in IHC. I don't expect anything from the SJC as the guy leading that is Isa. A guy that will go down as the most corrupt and evil CJP in PKs history.

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IHC judges seek SJC meeting over ‘interference’ in judicial affairs

Six serving judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) penned a letter to Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention to review matter of “interference of intelligence agencies with judicial functions”, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

Six IHC top judges – including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Baqir Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Salman Rafat Imtiaz – penned the letter to SJC in the aftermath of Supreme Court’s March 22 judgement on Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal case.

In the letter, the top judges sought guidance from the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) with regard to the duty of a “judge to report and respond to actions on part of members of the executive, including operatives of intelligence agencies, that seek to interfere with discharge of his/her official functions and qualify as intimidation”.

It pointed out the Supreme Court’s March 22 judgement on Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal case, in which it has been declared that Justice Siddiqui was wrongfully removed on the basis of a SJC report dated 11.10.2018, and would be deemed to have retired as a judge of the IHC.

“Justice Siddiqui had been removed after he had publicly alleged that operatives of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), led by Major General Faiz Hameed (DG-C of ISI), were determining the constitution of benches at IHC and interfering with proceedings of the Accountability Court Islamabad,” the letter noted.

The verdict noted that the SJC proceeded against Justice Siddiqui on the “assumption that the truth or falseness of the allegations levelled” by the former judge was “irrelevant”.

It also noted that the SJC opined that Justice Siddiqui had failed to substantiate, independently corroborate, substantiate or prove the allegations levelled by him.

The IHC judges, in their letter, noted that the code of conduct for judges prescribed by SJC provides no guidance on how they “must react to and or report incidents that are tantamount to intimidation and interfere with judicial independence”.

The judges said that they “believe it is imperative to inquire into and determine whether there exists a continuing policy on the part of the executive branch of the state” to meddle in judicial affairs.

“Such institutional consultation might then assist the Supreme Court to consider how best to protect independence of the judiciary, put in place a mechanism to affix liability for those who undermine such independence, and clarify for the benefit of individual judges the course of action they must take when they find themselves at the receiving end of interference and/or intimidation by members of the executive,” it added.

IHC judges seek SJC meeting over ‘interference’ in judicial affairs

ISLAMABAD: Six serving judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) penned a letter to Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention

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[Bewal Express]

Some of the details are shocking. Relatives being kidnapped, cameras in bedrooms and using evidence of torture of relatives to start cases in SJC against that very judge.

@Major you always have lot to say Do you see now why a guy with 17 seats is PM and party with less 40 party seats is kingmaker.

 

[Major]

Some of the details are shocking. Relatives being kidnapped, cameras in bedrooms and using evidence of torture of relatives to start cases in SJC against that very judge.
@Major you always have lot to say Do you see now why a guy with 17 seats is PM and party with less 40 party seats is kingmaker.

Cause same happened in 2017

 

[Cricket Warrior]

problem is that nothing is going to happen in the Banana republic and the cat that's out of the bag will soon have its software updated and will get back into the bag again.

 

[Bewal Express]

Cause same happened in 2017

Which bit. If you are talking about NS then you are free to post the evidences here of the money trail. And if you are talking about Justice Sadiqi. As far as NS is concerned I await the money trail, if there isn't one, then why bring it up. Here 6 judges have declared both isa and Farooq as complicit in criminality along with Establisment members. And you asked earlier why the PTI only has 80 odd seats.

 

[Bewal Express]

problem is that nothing is going to happen in the Banana republic and the cat that's out of the bag will soon have its software updated and will get back into the bag again.

That is true but as we know, things change Establisment won't be around forever and when they do, all the company today and all the PDM will be hanged for murder and kidnappings.

 

[Kianig89]

So the judiciary aka ad'liya is compromised, how will QFE react to this why don't parliament do something on this guess they won't because they are also selected not elected

 

[Cricket Warrior]

That is true but as we know, things change and Munir and Co won't be around forever and when they do, all the company today and all the PDM will be hanged for murder and kidnappings.

they must realize that they won't always be in power... sooner or later they will have to face the consequences and IA they will.

 

[Bewal Express]

they must realize that they won't always be in power... sooner or later they will have to face the consequences and IA they will.

It's a regime that has no support. Guns will keep masses at bay but sooner or later Establisment will see the noose. And all those that have backed will have to face jail time for the murders, kidnappings and torture. Mush though he was God, so did Bhutto and so did NS. History is cruel to criminals

 

[FearlessRoar]

IHC judges seek SJC meeting over ‘interference’ in judicial affairs

Six serving judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) penned a letter to Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention to review matter of “interference of intelligence agencies with judicial functions”, ARY News reported on Tuesday.

Six IHC top judges – including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Baqir Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Salman Rafat Imtiaz – penned the letter to SJC in the aftermath of Supreme Court’s March 22 judgement on Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal case.

In the letter, the top judges sought guidance from the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) with regard to the duty of a “judge to report and respond to actions on part of members of the executive, including operatives of intelligence agencies, that seek to interfere with discharge of his/her official functions and qualify as intimidation”.

It pointed out the Supreme Court’s March 22 judgement on Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal case, in which it has been declared that Justice Siddiqui was wrongfully removed on the basis of a SJC report dated 11.10.2018, and would be deemed to have retired as a judge of the IHC.

“Justice Siddiqui had been removed after he had publicly alleged that operatives of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), led by Major General Faiz Hameed (DG-C of ISI), were determining the constitution of benches at IHC and interfering with proceedings of the Accountability Court Islamabad,” the letter noted.

The verdict noted that the SJC proceeded against Justice Siddiqui on the “assumption that the truth or falseness of the allegations levelled” by the former judge was “irrelevant”.

It also noted that the SJC opined that Justice Siddiqui had failed to substantiate, independently corroborate, substantiate or prove the allegations levelled by him.

The IHC judges, in their letter, noted that the code of conduct for judges prescribed by SJC provides no guidance on how they “must react to and or report incidents that are tantamount to intimidation and interfere with judicial independence”.

The judges said that they “believe it is imperative to inquire into and determine whether there exists a continuing policy on the part of the executive branch of the state” to meddle in judicial affairs.

“Such institutional consultation might then assist the Supreme Court to consider how best to protect independence of the judiciary, put in place a mechanism to affix liability for those who undermine such independence, and clarify for the benefit of individual judges the course of action they must take when they find themselves at the receiving end of interference and/or intimidation by members of the executive,” it added.

IHC judges seek SJC meeting over ‘interference’ in judicial affairs

ISLAMABAD: Six serving judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) penned a letter to Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention

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Pakistani legal bodies demand probe into judges’ claims of intelligence interference in judicial matters​

Pakistani bar councils and legal experts on Wednesday demanded a probe into allegations leveled by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against the country’s intelligence agencies for interfering in judicial matters, seeking action against those guilty of such unconstitutional and illegal practices.

The development comes only a day after the six judges, out of a total IHC strength of eight, urged the Supreme Judicial Council in a letter to convene a judicial convention over the issue. The judges also cited specific examples of the alleged meddling by the agencies in the judicial affairs in their written request.

Different bar associations in the country asked Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa to hold a “transparent inquiry” into the matter.

In an open letter, Supreme Court Bar Association Additional Secretary Sardar Shahbaz Ali Khosa requested the chief justice to use his suo-motu powers to take up the issue on his own and conduct a “thorough and transparent (live) hearing” of the case. He also called for an “immediate and rigorous scrutiny” into the allegations.

“The judiciary must be a safe haven for the pursuit of justice, untouched by the shadow of coercion, fear, or undue influence,” he said.

The six judges provided various examples of alleged interference, including a case concerning Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan. They informed that when two of the three judges on the bench deemed a plea to disqualify Khan for allegedly concealing his paternity of a daughter as not maintainable, they faced pressure from “operatives of the ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence]” through their friends and relatives.

The judges also mentioned incidents where their relatives were abducted and tortured and their homes were secretly surveilled, aiming to coerce them into delivering favorable judgments in specific cases.

Pakistan’s newly appointed law minister Azam Nazir Tarar was not immediately available for comment.

The Islamabad High Court Bar Association threatened to go on hunger strike and run a “movement if needed for the judiciary’s independence.”

Similarly, the Lahore High Court Bar Association demanded “immediate action against those intelligence agencies and their personnel involved in such nefarious activities and they be punished for undermining and subverting of the constitution and the law.”

The association termed the matter a “serious threat to the rule of law and independence of judiciary” while urging the top judge to take measures to ensure protection of judges of superior courts as well as the subordinate courts.

The Sindh High Court Bar Association also demanded an investigation into the matter and “take firm steps to stop such interference.”

Speaking to Arab News, Justice (r) Shaiq Usmani said the Supreme Judicial Council had the power to summon anybody, examine the record and evidence and record statements of those involved in a matter. He said it should take the lead and investigate the matter raised by the IHC judges.

“The Supreme Judicial Council should record statements of all those involved in this matter besides examining the available evidence to fix responsibility,” he said. “The whole process could be completed in an in-camera inquiry with integrity and without sensationalizing the matter.”

Advocate Shah Khawar said it was “inappropriate” for the judges to write the letter to the Supreme Judicial Council and then make it public.

“If some judges as they claimed were approached or pressured by operatives of intelligence agencies, they should have initiated contempt of court proceedings against them,” he told Arab News.

“The judges should have proceeded against such intelligence operatives for obstructing justice instead of writing the letter to the council for its guidance,” he added.

Pakistani legal bodies demand probe into judges’ claims of intelligence interference in judicial matters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani bar councils and legal experts on Wednesday demanded a probe into allegations leveled by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against the country’s intelligence agencies for interfering in judicial matters, seeking action against those guilty of such unconstitutional and...

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[Bewal Express]

Pakistani legal bodies demand probe into judges’ claims of intelligence interference in judicial matters​

Pakistani bar councils and legal experts on Wednesday demanded a probe into allegations leveled by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against the country’s intelligence agencies for interfering in judicial matters, seeking action against those guilty of such unconstitutional and illegal practices.

The development comes only a day after the six judges, out of a total IHC strength of eight, urged the Supreme Judicial Council in a letter to convene a judicial convention over the issue. The judges also cited specific examples of the alleged meddling by the agencies in the judicial affairs in their written request.

Different bar associations in the country asked Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa to hold a “transparent inquiry” into the matter.

In an open letter, Supreme Court Bar Association Additional Secretary Sardar Shahbaz Ali Khosa requested the chief justice to use his suo-motu powers to take up the issue on his own and conduct a “thorough and transparent (live) hearing” of the case. He also called for an “immediate and rigorous scrutiny” into the allegations.

“The judiciary must be a safe haven for the pursuit of justice, untouched by the shadow of coercion, fear, or undue influence,” he said.

The six judges provided various examples of alleged interference, including a case concerning Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan. They informed that when two of the three judges on the bench deemed a plea to disqualify Khan for allegedly concealing his paternity of a daughter as not maintainable, they faced pressure from “operatives of the ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence]” through their friends and relatives.

The judges also mentioned incidents where their relatives were abducted and tortured and their homes were secretly surveilled, aiming to coerce them into delivering favorable judgments in specific cases.

Pakistan’s newly appointed law minister Azam Nazir Tarar was not immediately available for comment.

The Islamabad High Court Bar Association threatened to go on hunger strike and run a “movement if needed for the judiciary’s independence.”

Similarly, the Lahore High Court Bar Association demanded “immediate action against those intelligence agencies and their personnel involved in such nefarious activities and they be punished for undermining and subverting of the constitution and the law.”

The association termed the matter a “serious threat to the rule of law and independence of judiciary” while urging the top judge to take measures to ensure protection of judges of superior courts as well as the subordinate courts.

The Sindh High Court Bar Association also demanded an investigation into the matter and “take firm steps to stop such interference.”

Speaking to Arab News, Justice (r) Shaiq Usmani said the Supreme Judicial Council had the power to summon anybody, examine the record and evidence and record statements of those involved in a matter. He said it should take the lead and investigate the matter raised by the IHC judges.

“The Supreme Judicial Council should record statements of all those involved in this matter besides examining the available evidence to fix responsibility,” he said. “The whole process could be completed in an in-camera inquiry with integrity and without sensationalizing the matter.”

Advocate Shah Khawar said it was “inappropriate” for the judges to write the letter to the Supreme Judicial Council and then make it public.

“If some judges as they claimed were approached or pressured by operatives of intelligence agencies, they should have initiated contempt of court proceedings against them,” he told Arab News.

“The judges should have proceeded against such intelligence operatives for obstructing justice instead of writing the letter to the council for its guidance,” he added.

Pakistani legal bodies demand probe into judges’ claims of intelligence interference in judicial matters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani bar councils and legal experts on Wednesday demanded a probe into allegations leveled by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges against the country’s intelligence agencies for interfering in judicial matters, seeking action against those guilty of such unconstitutional and...

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The SC bar Council stays silent. When the CJP Isa was investigated for his hidden property's, this same bar council was very passionate about judicial independence but these same people are totally silent today.

 

[Kianig89]

Hot waters it is for the Judicial chief let's see if he have the cojones to do anything on it

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Don't expect anything as long as that compromised Qazi is there

 

[shah_1]

Nothing will happen as both COAS and CJP are on same page

 

[Bewal Express]

Nothing will happen as both COAS and CJP are on same page

We know that the mafia look after each other.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Nothing will happen as both COAS and CJP are on same page

Dont know why they all dont get on the same page for the betterment of Pakistan.

 

[Bewal Express]

Don't expect anything as long as that compromised Qazi is there

The company cannot afford to sacrifice either of the 2 criminals- Farooq or Isa. Farooq is their warranty for the next 8 years and Isa is planned to get an extension. If Farooq goes, IHC would be out of the control of the mafia Generals and if Isa goes the SC wouldn't be in their total control. So end result neither is going

 

[Bewal Express]

Dont know why they all dont get on the same page for the betterment of Pakistan.

No money in it. Unlike you and me and 99% of PKs, these are criminals that never have and never will care for PK. The last 2 years have shown that clearly

 

[Cricket Warrior]

SC holds full court meeting on IHC judges' letter alleging spy agencies 'interference'

A full court meeting of the Supreme Court judges was held in the federal capital to deliberate on a letter written by the six Islamabad High Court judges about the alleged interference of spy agencies in the judiciary, sources told Geo News on Wednesday.

The Supreme Court judges including Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa attended the huddle that lasted for over two hours in the federal capital.

The development took place after the bar associations and legal experts called for a probe into the letter.

The sources said that the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan met the CJP and discussed the matter.

After the meeting, AGP, while talking to journalists, said that the matter is serious and it should be probed.

Bar associations of Sindh, Lahore, Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well as senior lawyers condemned the alleged interference, urging the top judge to look into the matter.

SC holds full court meeting on IHC judges' letter alleging spy agencies 'interference'

CJP among other top court judges attend meeting to discuss allegations of spy agencies' interference in judicial matters

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[Bewal Express]

CJP and Munir desperate to kick into the long grass. Munir, Farooq and Isa should all resign and PK will progress

 

[FearlessRoar]

PTI has now found a reason to stay in the game

This post is not only for the six judges of Islamabad, the same is the case with all the other provinces as well. Advocate Latif Khosa

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773324377649480146

 

[FearlessRoar]

PTI has now found a reason to stay in the game

This post is not only for the six judges of Islamabad, the same is the case with all the other provinces as well. Advocate Latif Khosa

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773324377649480146

https://twitter.com/x/status/1773335286212145496

 

[Kianig89]

PM and CJP had an all important official meeting where the duo discussed how many spoons of sugar shall they have in their tea, amazing. The puppet show must stop

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Former prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi, has called for an end to the interference of state institutions in judicial and political matters, emphasising that such meddling not only harms the nation but also weakens Pakistan's position on the Kashmir issue globally.

Speaking at a press conference alongside Opposition Leader in the AJK Assembly, Khwaja Farooq Ahmed, Niazi highlighted the importance of state institutions operating within the bounds of the Constitution to ensure Pakistan's economic and political stability.

He described the recent letter from six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) as a significant development in the country's political and constitutional history, asserting that it shed light on how judges were influenced and coerced by state institutions to sway decisions in their favour.

Niazi expressed concern over the alleged manipulation of election results, which led to the conversion of PTI's ‘overwhelming majority’ into a minority, citing revelations made by a former commissioner in Rawalpindi regarding electoral malpractices.

Source: The Express Tribune

 

[basitmian]

What goes around comes around, well deserved for judges. Wait till judges mysteriously start disappearing soon.

 

[Bewal Express]

What goes around comes around, well deserved for judges. Wait till judges mysteriously start disappearing soon.

Well these judges have shown some guts.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday firmly dismissed the establishment of an inquiry commission by the federal government to probe into the contents of the letter from Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges.

On Tuesday, six of the eight IHC judges accused intelligence agencies of using coercive tactics to influence court proceedings in a letter written to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC)

Earlier in the day, Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar announced the formation of an inquiry commission over the matter.

In a statement issued by PTI’s core committee, deep apprehensions were expressed over the Chief Justice of Pakistan's meeting with the prime minister concerning this critical matter concerning the national judiciary and legal integrity.

The party reiterated its demand to refer the issue to a larger bench of the Supreme Court for transparent and open proceedings.

Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the committee emphasised that the judges' letter from IHC stands as an indictment against federal government agencies.

It criticised the notion of appointing a retired judge for an inquiry into such a serious matter involving currently serving judges, deeming it a farce lacking independence and impartiality.

“The judges' letter has unveiled a significant threat to the judiciary's autonomy, directly addressed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Supreme Judicial Council,” the statement said.

PTI accused the government of being the prime beneficiary of ongoing unconstitutional interventions in the country.

Responding to the judges' plea, PTI proposed a judicial conference to allow judges at all levels to present their perspectives on the matter, thus ensuring transparency and accountability before the nation.

Source: The Express Tribune

 

[Kianig89]

Which institution in the country has some credibility left the answer is None. A big test of QFE when his own colleagues are raising questoon

 

[FearlessRoar]

Executive meddling in judicial affairs won’t be tolerated, CJP tells PM​

In a resolute stand against encroachments on judicial independence, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday reaffirmed the sanctity of the judiciary, declaring that under no circumstances would the autonomy of judges be compromised.

His remarks came during a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Supreme Court earlier today, attended by Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan.

The meeting, convened in the wake of startling revelations by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding alleged interference by intelligence agencies in judicial proceedings, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga surrounding judicial integrity.

Just days ago, the aforementioned judges penned an open letter, detailing coercive tactics employed by intelligence agencies to influence court proceedings.

Responding swiftly to the gravity of the situation, CJP Qazi Faez Isa called for a series of high-level consultations, culminating in today's meeting with the prime minister. A subsequent press release from the apex court outlined the meticulous deliberations undertaken in response to the IHC judges' letter.

During the meeting, CJP Isa emphasised the pivotal role of an independent judiciary in upholding the rule of law and fortifying democracy. He unequivocally stated that any executive interference in the affairs and workings of judges would not be tolerated, highlighting the indispensable nature of judicial autonomy.

In a significant development, a proposal was tabled to constitute an inquiry commission under the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 2017, to delve into the allegations of interference. The commission, to be headed by a retired Judge of unblemished integrity, aims to unravel the complexities surrounding the issue and safeguard judicial independence.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in response, pledged his full support for the initiative, vowing to convene a meeting of the federal cabinet to seek approval for the commission's formation. He echoed the sentiments expressed by CJP Isa, affirming his commitment to upholding an independent judiciary and undertaking necessary measures to safeguard its autonomy.

Following the meeting, CJP Isa reconvened a full court meeting to apprise the judges of the developments. The swift and decisive actions taken by the judiciary and the executive have underscored the seriousness with which the issue of judicial independence is being addressed.

In the aftermath of the revelations, bar associations across the country rallied behind the judges, sounding the alarm over the perceived threat to judicial independence. The collective response reflects a unified front in defence of the judiciary's autonomy amidst a charged political climate, where recent court rulings have come under intense scrutiny.

SC endorses inquiry over judges’ letter | The Express Tribune

Govt to form commission led by retired judge

tribune.com.pk

 

[Bewal Express]

Executive meddling in judicial affairs won’t be tolerated, CJP tells PM​

In a resolute stand against encroachments on judicial independence, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday reaffirmed the sanctity of the judiciary, declaring that under no circumstances would the autonomy of judges be compromised.

His remarks came during a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Supreme Court earlier today, attended by Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan.

The meeting, convened in the wake of startling revelations by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding alleged interference by intelligence agencies in judicial proceedings, marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga surrounding judicial integrity.

Just days ago, the aforementioned judges penned an open letter, detailing coercive tactics employed by intelligence agencies to influence court proceedings.

Responding swiftly to the gravity of the situation, CJP Qazi Faez Isa called for a series of high-level consultations, culminating in today's meeting with the prime minister. A subsequent press release from the apex court outlined the meticulous deliberations undertaken in response to the IHC judges' letter.

During the meeting, CJP Isa emphasised the pivotal role of an independent judiciary in upholding the rule of law and fortifying democracy. He unequivocally stated that any executive interference in the affairs and workings of judges would not be tolerated, highlighting the indispensable nature of judicial autonomy.

In a significant development, a proposal was tabled to constitute an inquiry commission under the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 2017, to delve into the allegations of interference. The commission, to be headed by a retired Judge of unblemished integrity, aims to unravel the complexities surrounding the issue and safeguard judicial independence.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in response, pledged his full support for the initiative, vowing to convene a meeting of the federal cabinet to seek approval for the commission's formation. He echoed the sentiments expressed by CJP Isa, affirming his commitment to upholding an independent judiciary and undertaking necessary measures to safeguard its autonomy.

Following the meeting, CJP Isa reconvened a full court meeting to apprise the judges of the developments. The swift and decisive actions taken by the judiciary and the executive have underscored the seriousness with which the issue of judicial independence is being addressed.

In the aftermath of the revelations, bar associations across the country rallied behind the judges, sounding the alarm over the perceived threat to judicial independence. The collective response reflects a unified front in defence of the judiciary's autonomy amidst a charged political climate, where recent court rulings have come under intense scrutiny.

SC endorses inquiry over judges’ letter | The Express Tribune

Govt to form commission led by retired judge

tribune.com.pk

This crook is part of the mafia. I hope the crook rots in hell. He will get his extension but sooner or later he will have to leave office. Whether he goes to Spain or London, he will have to face PKs

 

[shah_1]

The system is too strong with the backing of west.

No change possible

 

[Cricket Warrior]

The system is too strong with the backing of west.

No change possible

Only a revolution like Iran's can save this country otherwise the Sharifs and Zardaris have already sold this country to their masters

 

[FearlessRoar]

PTI demands resignations of CJP, IHC CJ amid letter controversy​

The legal team of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Aamer Farooq, stating that the judges' letter has proven that the justice system has become paralysed.

The demand by the former ruling party comes amid a controversy whipped up by a letter penned by six IHC judges to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).

In the missive, the judges revealed the coercive tactics employed by intelligence agencies to influence judges—revelations that sent shockwaves across the legal and political landscape.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, PTI Spokesperson Raoof Hasan, along with other members of the party’s legal team, emphasised the significance of the letter from six judges

He highlighted that two days have passed since the writing of the letters but no action has been taken yet by the IHC Chief Justice.

"The most crucial role in the cases against Imran Khan is that of the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court and he was also mentioned in the letter,” he added.

"We will not allow mockery of justice. Cameras installed in people's bedrooms are a murder of justice and law. Does a nominated accused have the right to become a judge in his own case? Will the prime minister himself decide if he is guilty or not? We will not let this joke go on. There are 100 more judges; we want them to also speak out. What pressure was exerted on them?" Hassan questioned.

Naeem Haider Panjutha said that a 26-hour “operation” was conducted at Imran Khan's house but Justice Aamer remained silent. “On March 28, PTI workers were attacked in the Judicial Complex, and instead of registering a case against the attackers, FIRs were lodged against PTI workers,” he added.

Niazullah Niazi commented, "This letter has proven that the system is paralysed. After Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, Chief Justice Fiaz Isa received the letter, but was any action taken? The Constitution of Pakistan is currently paralysed; this is a question for the whole nation.

He demanded immediate resignation from Chief Justice Islamabad High Court and Chief Justice of Pakistan.

He questioned summoning a retired judge to head the inquiry commission over the matter. “After this letter, neither Aamer Farooq nor Faez Isa can remain chief justices [of SC and IHC]. Despite tying our hands and feet, we won in the elections."

Niazi further stated, "The time for press conferences is over, we will start a movement across Pakistan. We will also knock on the doors of the Supreme Court and the high court. Imran Khan has directed us to hold protests across the country.”

PTI demands resignations of CJP, IHC CJ amid letter controversy | The Express Tribune

Judges' letter proves justice system has become ‘paralysed’, says party’s legal team

tribune.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

Why is PTI so involved in this matter?

 

[Bewal Express]

Why is PTI so involved in this matter?

Seriously? Are you sure that is the question you want to ask?

 

[FearlessRoar]

Ex CJP Tassaduq Jillani to lead commission formed to investigate judges’ allegations​

Former chief justice of Pakistan Justice (retired) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has reportedly been appointed as head of the inquiry commission to probe the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges’ allegations, Geo News reported.

The news channel quoted sources as saying that the federal cabinet approved formation of the one-member commission to investigate the judges’ allegations levelled in a letter.

They said the inquiry commission would submit its report in 60 days. The bureaucracy officials and other persons were requested to leave the room when the matter of the cabinet started discussing the judges’ allegations. The sources said the cabinet members authorised the prime minister to appoint the commission’s head expressing full support to whoever he appoints.

The IHC judges — Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Saman Fafat Imtiaz — on March 26 sent a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to convene a judicial convention over the alleged interference of intelligence agencies in judicial affairs.

In response to the letter, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa had on March 28 said that meddling by the executive in the affairs and "judicial workings of Judges will not be tolerated" come what may.

He had said this during a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Supreme Court in Islamabad. The chief justice and PM had agreed in the meeting to form an inquiry commission.

The letter came days after the top court declared the removal of former IHC Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui illegal, directing that he may now be considered as a retired judge.

“Considering the gravity of the allegations levelled in the said letter, the CJP called a meeting on the same day with the Chief Justice and all the Judges of the Islamabad High Court after Iftar at 8 pm at the Chief Justice’s residence,” the top court said in the statement on March 28.

It said the concerns of all the judges were heard individually in a meeting that lasted for over two and a half hours.

On March 27, the CJP met Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and thereafter the CJP along with Senior Puisne Judge Mansoor Ali Shah met with the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association and the senior most member of the Pakistan Bar Council present in Islamabad, as per the SC statement.

The full court meeting of all the judges of the Supreme Court was called under the chairmanship of CJP at 4pm the same day and the huddle deliberated over the issues raised in the letter sent by the six judges of the Islamabad High Court.

“A consensus was developed amongst the majority of the members of the Full Court that in view of the gravity of the situation, the CJP may hold a meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan on the issues raised in the said letter and the meeting was adjourned.”

Subsequently, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by the law minister and the AGP met with the CJP, senior puisne judge and registrar of the Supreme Court at the apex court at 2pm on March 28.

The meeting lasted for about an hour and a half wherein the CJP “clearly stated that interference by the Executive in the affairs and judicial workings of Judges will not be tolerated and under no circumstances can independence of the judiciary be allowed to be compromised”.

During the meeting a proposal was made to constitute an inquiry commission under the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 2017 which should be headed by a retired judge of “impeccable integrity” to inquire into the matter, as per the statement.

The statement further said that PM Shehbaz undertook that a meeting of the federal cabinet will be called to seek their approval for the constitution of the said commission.

It said the premier fully endorsed the views expressed by CJP Isa and Senior Puisne Judge Shah.

Former CJ Tassaduq Jillani​

After serving for more than 10 years as a Supreme Court judge, including a brief tenure as the CJP, Jillani retired as the top judge on July 10, 2014.

74-year-old Justice (retired) Jillani was born on July 6, 1949. He did his LLB from the University of Punjab and started practicing law at the Multan district courts in 1974.

Jillani became an apex court lawyer in 1983. He was sworn in as the Lahore High Court judge in August 1994. And after ten years was elevated as a SC judge in July 2004. He served as the top court judge till imposition of the state of emergency in November 2007. He then again took oath as the SC judge in 2008. He was appointed as the chief justice of Pakistan in 2013.

In August 2023, the ex-CJP received the 2023 American Bar Association (ABA) International Human Rights Award, in recognition of "his courageous judgments against political impunity in a time of crisis and for defending judicial independence" in Pakistan.

He was also awarded the 2020 J Clifford Wallace Award by the J Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) to honour his "extraordinary career as a judge and a jurist".

Known to be a "balanced" judge, Justice Jillani delivered key rulings of great significance on domestic and international concerns.

These include his judgments enforcing fundamental rights, gender equality, declaring the right to education a fundamental right, holding that in an age of globalised inter-dependence, dual nationality should be permitted, laying down guidelines for qualitative improvement in legal and medical education, both in the Lahore High Court and the apex court.

However, perhaps, the two rulings that brought him to the foreground were the right of an adult woman to marry a person of her choice in Islam and his landmark ruling on minority rights in 2014, after he took suo moto notice of the matter of the protection of minorities, following a blast in a church in Peshawar that claimed 81 lives.

Ex CJP Tassaduq Jillani to lead commission formed to investigate judges’ allegations

ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice of Pakistan Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani has reportedly been appointed as head of the inquiry commission to probe the Islamabad High Court judges’...

www.thenews.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

Why is the former Chief Justice of Pakistan leading the commission formed to investigate judges' allegations?

 

[Bewal Express]

Why is the former Chief Justice of Pakistan leading the commission formed to investigate judges' allegations?

All the parties that are beneficiary's of the intimidation and kidnappings get to chose someone that will clear them and blame the victim

 

[FearlessRoar]

PTI rejects Jilani’s appointment to IHC letter inquiry commission​

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday dismissed the appointment of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice (retd) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, as the head of the inquiry commission tasked with investigating the letter penned by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, alleging undue influence by intelligence agencies in judicial matters.

Earlier in the day, the federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, designated Jillani to lead the inquiry commission. The cabinet also greenlit the establishment of the inquiry commission.

Jillani, often referred to as ‘the gentleman judge’ for his mild demeanor, retired from his post in July 2014.

This decision follows a recent endorsement by the Supreme Court of a proposal for a commission, led by a retired judge, to examine the concerns raised in the letter submitted by the six IHC judges regarding alleged interference by agencies in judicial affairs.

Accepting the role of heading the commission, the former chief justice stated that he would initiate the proceedings after Eidul Fitr, pending the official notification.

In opposition to the appointment of Jillani, PTI has demanded the establishment of a commission modeled after the Memogate and Election Inquiry Commission, both of which were led by then-Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk.

"We reject this commission," stated PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan in a statement. Khan emphasised the necessity for a commission composed solely of serving judges, expressing disapproval of a commission comprising retired judges.

"Such a commission should emulate the structures of the Memogate and Election Inquiry Commission," added Barrister Gohar.

Meanwhile, another PTI leader, Sher Afzal Marwat, labeled Justice Jillani as unsuitable for the role. Marwat announced via the microblogging platform 'X' that PTI intends to challenge Jillani's appointment.

"After due deliberation, PTI will contest the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani and lay out a plan for the future," Marwat asserted.

PTI rejects Jillani’s appointment to IHC letter commission | The Express Tribune

Barrister Gohar says commission should comprise serving judges only

tribune.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

In this matter, PTI seems to be emotionally involved as if it's not about judges, but rather a personal matter for PTI. It's these mistakes that have led to PTI's downfall.

 

[Bewal Express]

In this matter, PTI seems to be emotionally involved as if it's not about judges, but rather a personal matter for PTI. It's these mistakes that have led to PTI's downfall.

The judges were pressured into giving decisions against the PTI leaders( IK decisions were given by judges that didnt ask about merit)and workers. So the PTI is a party to this. Read up on the PTI woman in jail. Some have been charged for rioting in Lahore and then when they got bail in Lahore they have been charged for the same offence 200 miles( Mianwali) away on the same day.

 

[Kianig89]

QFE under the pump, 6 HC judges have written it to him yet he ignorantly is looking for helping hands

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Supreme Court takes suo moto notice of IHC judges' letter

After utter humiliation,finally its happening
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A seven-member bench headed by Chief Justice Faez Isa will hear the matter on Wednesday

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto notice of the letter written by the six judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC), just days after the federal government formed a commission to investigate the interference allegations and criticism on the part of some circles over the move.

It was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif – accompanied by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan – who had met Chief Justice Isa on Thursday where Justice Shah and Supreme Court Registrar Jazeela Aslam assisted the country’s top judge.

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to form a commission to investigate the concerns of interference in judicial affairs the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 2017, which was followed by the announcement that Justice (r) Jillani will conduct the investigation.

However, the decision was criticised by some circles, especially the PTI, arguing that the chief justice shouldn’t have met the prime minister and that the apex court must lead the probe by taking suo moto notice, as, according to them, the government being the accused party should not lead the process.

But the top representative bodies of lawyers at the national and provincial level had welcomed the formation of inquiry commission, expressed their complete trust in Justice (r) Jillani and rejected the demand made by those associated with the PTI, which called for the resignation of Chief Justice Isa and IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq.

The six IHC judges had said in the letter addressed to the Supreme Judicial Council that “it is imperative to inquire into and determine whether there exists a continuing policy on part of the executive branch of the state, implemented by intelligence operatives who report to the executive branch, to intimidate judges, under threat of coercion or blackmail, to engineer judicial outcomes in politically consequential matters.”

Source: Dunya News

 

[Bewal Express]

Supreme Court takes suo moto notice of IHC judges' letter

After utter humiliation,finally its happening
====
A seven-member bench headed by Chief Justice Faez Isa will hear the matter on Wednesday

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto notice of the letter written by the six judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC), just days after the federal government formed a commission to investigate the interference allegations and criticism on the part of some circles over the move.

It was Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif – accompanied by Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attorney General Mansoor Usman Awan – who had met Chief Justice Isa on Thursday where Justice Shah and Supreme Court Registrar Jazeela Aslam assisted the country’s top judge.

During the meeting, the two sides agreed to form a commission to investigate the concerns of interference in judicial affairs the Pakistan Commissions of Inquiry Act, 2017, which was followed by the announcement that Justice (r) Jillani will conduct the investigation.

However, the decision was criticised by some circles, especially the PTI, arguing that the chief justice shouldn’t have met the prime minister and that the apex court must lead the probe by taking suo moto notice, as, according to them, the government being the accused party should not lead the process.

But the top representative bodies of lawyers at the national and provincial level had welcomed the formation of inquiry commission, expressed their complete trust in Justice (r) Jillani and rejected the demand made by those associated with the PTI, which called for the resignation of Chief Justice Isa and IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq.

The six IHC judges had said in the letter addressed to the Supreme Judicial Council that “it is imperative to inquire into and determine whether there exists a continuing policy on part of the executive branch of the state, implemented by intelligence operatives who report to the executive branch, to intimidate judges, under threat of coercion or blackmail, to engineer judicial outcomes in politically consequential matters.”

Source: Dunya News

Isa is too compromised. This crook is only doing because the 6 judges are about to file a case under Article 184. He thought he had managed it. Both Mansoor and him are compromised and need to be off the case

 

[FearlessRoar]

PTI rejects Jilani’s appointment to IHC letter inquiry commission​

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday dismissed the appointment of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice (retd) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, as the head of the inquiry commission tasked with investigating the letter penned by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, alleging undue influence by intelligence agencies in judicial matters.

Earlier in the day, the federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, designated Jillani to lead the inquiry commission. The cabinet also greenlit the establishment of the inquiry commission.

Jillani, often referred to as ‘the gentleman judge’ for his mild demeanor, retired from his post in July 2014.

This decision follows a recent endorsement by the Supreme Court of a proposal for a commission, led by a retired judge, to examine the concerns raised in the letter submitted by the six IHC judges regarding alleged interference by agencies in judicial affairs.

Accepting the role of heading the commission, the former chief justice stated that he would initiate the proceedings after Eidul Fitr, pending the official notification.

In opposition to the appointment of Jillani, PTI has demanded the establishment of a commission modeled after the Memogate and Election Inquiry Commission, both of which were led by then-Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk.

"We reject this commission," stated PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan in a statement. Khan emphasised the necessity for a commission composed solely of serving judges, expressing disapproval of a commission comprising retired judges.

"Such a commission should emulate the structures of the Memogate and Election Inquiry Commission," added Barrister Gohar.

Meanwhile, another PTI leader, Sher Afzal Marwat, labeled Justice Jillani as unsuitable for the role. Marwat announced via the microblogging platform 'X' that PTI intends to challenge Jillani's appointment.

"After due deliberation, PTI will contest the appointment of Tassaduq Jillani and lay out a plan for the future," Marwat asserted.

PTI rejects Jillani’s appointment to IHC letter commission | The Express Tribune

Barrister Gohar says commission should comprise serving judges only

tribune.com.pk

https://twitter.com/x/status/1774769187522597195

 

[Bewal Express]

Look at Qazis bench for the Suo Motto and you know the outcome already. This Qazi is just plain evil

 

[Pakpak]

Look at Qazis bench for the Suo Motto and you know the outcome already. This Qazi is just plain evil

Qazi:

-was aware of the allegations and did nothing for a year
-sat in the parliament with the accused
-met with the accused 2 days ago


He is heading this bench and will be expected to punish himself? What a banana democracy

 

[Bewal Express]

Qazi:

-was aware of the allegations and did nothing for a year
-sat in the parliament with the accused
-met with the accused 2 days ago


He is heading this bench and will be expected to punish himself? What a banana democracy

Absolutely. Remember those days @ Mamoon and @Major told he was an honest judge

 

[Bewal Express]

Qazi got caught red handed. He refused to give the minutes of the meeting of the SC meeting to the the Judge because he was recommended by Qazi Isa and not the SC Judges. No one has any confidence in him or Farooq and the public voted to show no confidence in Munir and the mafia on Feb 8th

 

[BouncerGuy]

PTI rejects ‘like-minded’ bench, demands full court

The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the seven-member larger bench headed by the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) to probe the six judges’ letter documenting the intelligence agencies’ interference in judicial affairs, demanding the matter be heard by the full court instead of “like-minded judges” and that the proceedings should be televised.

Speaking at a press conference along with former chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid, PTI central information secretary Raoof Hasan termed the suspension of PTI founding chairman’s sentence in the Thoshakhana case a ray of hope. However, he added that the sentence should have been quashed altogether since it was one of the around 200 “frivolous, bogus, and politically motivated” cases based on “political vendetta”.

He announced that the PTI would not accept the seven-member bench because the CJP constituted the bench of “like-minded judges” to get a decision of their choice, which, he said, PTI would not accept come what may.

He demanded that the matter should be investigated through a full court, and the proceedings should be telecast live, adding that a judicial conference should also be convened where all judges should be allowed to tell their stories.

He said that Tassaduq Hussain Jillani was a credible person and he took the right decision to recuse himself from heading the one-man inquiry commission.

Mr Hasan said that Mr Jillani stated in the letter that since the IHC judges letter is addressed to the members of Supreme Judicial Council and its chairman, the chief justice of Pakistan, it would be “violative of judicial propriety” for him to inquire into a matter which may fall within the jurisdiction of SJC or the Supreme Court.

He stated that former judge had endorsed PTI’s stance because they were also advocating that it was a serious matter and were demanding an investigation through the full court.

Mr Hasan congratulated the legal fraternity and bar associations for their unified stance and hoped that they would exert pressure in the same way so as to take the issue to its logical end.

He reiterated that PTI always talked about the supremacy of the Constitution and law and stood by the judiciary. He said that PTI never lost trust in the courts despite the fact that Mr Khan, other leaders, and workers had been subjected to “barbarities and fascism” during the past 23 months without any respite.

However, he stated: “Today is a great day for our party and the first drop of hope, as the nation’s beloved leader Imran Khan stood victorious and soon he will be released from unlawful detention to take the reins of the country as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.”

He said that the courts were virtually converted into kangaroo courts, as they were reduced to a tool of political engineering at the hands of the establishment, hoping that the practice of political engineering would eventually come to a halt.

Speaking on the occasion, Khalid Khurshid said that the judiciary was always fractured for vested interests that was the reason it ranked 138 in the world.

He stated that six judges did a commendable job by demonstrating great courage to expose the meddling in judicial affairs and vowed that they would let not rest and would take the matter to its logical conclusion.

“We have never seen such a judicial surrender in 75 years, as CJP surrendered six judges at the mercy of the executive,” he lamented.

Talking about chief justice’s “extension” reports, he said that it was all part of the “London Plan” as he would be “rewarded for his services”.

Meanwhile, PTI leader Muzzammil Aslam criticised the increase in petrol prices, claiming that it was Rs150 per litre during PTI’s tenure, but the incumbent government increased it to Rs290 per litre.

SOURCE: DAWN

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Another drop scene

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775113306677592392

 

[Bewal Express]

Another drop scene

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775113306677592392

Desperate times require desperate measures from the mafia

 

[Kianig89]

Aadliya rocked CJ shocked , caught in his own trap let's see what he does in catch 22 situation

 

[Bewal Express]

The Fraud qazi caught red handed for lying about not using Social media. He told everyone in an earlier SC hearing that he didn't use Social media and today he was complaining about the use of thumb nails on YouTube. This crook is an absolute disgrace

 

[Kianig89]

Before 8/2, majority of media was pro estb but after elections many journos have woken up and are aiming at inst and CT

 

[Cricket Warrior]

FIR registered over ‘threatening letters’ to eight IHC judges

A first information report (FIR) was registered over suspected threatening letters sent to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges on Tuesday, ARY News reported.

The FIR was registered on the complaint of IHC clerk Qadeer Ahmed at the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police station.

In his complaint, Ahmed said that he distributed at least eight letters placed in envelopes addressed to IHC judges.

However, court employee Qamar Khursheed in a telephone call warned him against opening the envelopes, saying that they contained a chemical, he added.

According to the complainant, all of the readers at the court were then advised to not open the envelopes.

He went on to add that “white powder” was found in the envelopes after four of them were opened later.

Ahmed said that the contents in envelopes had critcised the justice system while referring to the “Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Pakistan”.

Earlier today, as many as eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, reportedly received letters containing ‘anthrax’.

According to court sources, one of the letters was opened by a judge’s staff and was found to contain an unidentified powder.

A team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the Islamabad High Court to analyse the situation upon discovery of the suspicious substance.

The primary focus of the investigation revolves around determining the nature of the powder and its potential threat.

Court sources disclosed that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs.

As per sources within the court, the letter was written by a woman named Resham, with no specific address indicated.

The IHC came under the spotlight after six of its serving judges penned a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), urging it to summon a judicial convention to review the matter of “interference of intelligence agencies with judicial functions”.

IHC top judges – including Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Baqir Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, and Justice Salman Rafat Imtiaz – penned the letter to SJC in the aftermath of Supreme Court’s March 22 judgement on Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s dismissal case.

A day earlier, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa took suo moto notice of IHC judges’ letter in which they alleged interference by intelligence agencies.

The Supreme Court’s seven-member larger bench including Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Musarrat Hilali and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan will conduct a hearing on the case on Wednesday.


ARY News

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Another drop scene

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775113306677592392

Black vigo is on their way

 

[BouncerGuy]

Two more pleas filed as SC set to take up ‘meddling’ issue today

As a seven-member Supreme Court bench takes up allegations of ‘meddling in judicial affairs’ on Wednesday, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan and the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) have filed separate, but similar petitions, to join proceedings.

These two petitions may be clubbed with the case being heard by the larger bench, which was constituted to proceed under Article 184(3) of the Constitution after former chief justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani recused himself from becoming part of the one-man probe commission and a group of lawyers and civil society members wrote a letter to the SC in this regard.

The alleged harassment of judges at the hands of intelligence officials was thrust into limelight on March 26 when six out of the eight judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) wrote a startling letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), detailing attempts to pressurise judges through the abduction and torture of their relatives, as well as secret surveillance inside their homes.

In his petition, Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan requested the SC to declare that the allegations levelled by the IHC judges, as well as those raised by retired Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, constitute evidence that the intelligence agencies and its operatives were involved in unlawful attempts to influence decisions of the IHC and district judiciary in Islamabad — a development that requires a judicial probe.

He also asked the SC to declare that any interference into the judicial affairs were clearly unlawful and unconstitutional and a serious threat to the rule of law and independence of the judiciary.

He further urged the SC to direct the federal government to terminate from service all such individuals which the judicial commission, so announced, determines their involvement in such unlawful acts without any retirement or other benefits being payable to them from the national exchequer.

He also requested the SC to order that the government servants including any serving army officer or operatives of ISI, who seek to influence the judicial proceedings or judges, would be liable to be terminated forthwith from service without any retirement or other benefits being payable to such individual from the national exchequer.

The LHCBA’s petition, meanwhile, urged the top court to declare the formation of the one-man commission illegal, void without lawful authority and of no legal effect and initiate an inquiry into the allegations and award exemplary punishment to those found guilty of attempts to intimidate, influence or meddle with the working of the judiciary.

The petition also emphasised that the judges must administer justice impartially without fear or favour, or bias or any concern.

The ability of judges to perform their functions was dependent on the public trust and confidence in the judiciary, the LHCBA argued.

SOURCE: DAWN

 

[Bewal Express]

Qazi embarrassed himself with his lies once again. He talks about Social media and its influences, when apparently the same crook told us he has no social media, doesn't read anything on social media and had no clue who IRK was. The chief Qazi lying in Ramazan.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Full Supreme Court bench could hear ‘spies vs judges’ case, Pakistan chief justice says​

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa said on Wednesday a full Supreme Court bench could be formed to hear a case involving accusations by six high court judges of interference and intimidation by the country’s powerful intelligence agencies in judicial decisions.

In a letter addressed to the Supreme Judicial Council watchdog last week, six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) accused the military’s Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) of intimidating and coercing them over legal cases, particularly “politically consequential” ones. The judges provided various examples of alleged interference, including a case concerning Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan. The letter also mentioned incidents where the judges said their relatives were abducted and tortured and their homes were secretly surveilled, aiming to coerce them into delivering favorable judgments in specific cases.

On Monday, the Supreme Court took suo motu notice of the case, using provisions in Pakistani law that allow the top court to open cases on its own initiative, and said hearings would commence from Wednesday by a seven-member bench. Separately, the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif last week also formed an inquiry commission to investigate the matter, but the retired judge appointed to head the body has since recused himself, throwing the process into uncertainty.

“We may constitute a full court next time after consultation [among judges],” the chief justice said during the hearing while explaining why a seven-member instead of a full Supreme Court bench had been set up to hear the case, adding that all SC justices were not currently available in Islamabad.

“We are taking this matter very seriously,” the chief justice added. “If there is any kind of attack on the judiciary’s independence, I would be at the frontline and for sure, my fellow judges would be standing with me in this.”

Isa reassured the six high court judges that misconduct proceedings would not be initiated against them for highlighting the matter.

“There is zero tolerance on the independence of the judiciary,” he remarked.

Justice Athar Minallah, another judge on the panel, highlighted the highhandedness of the executive during his remarks:

“What they [six IHC judges] have pointed out is a normalization of a culture of deviance on the part of the state. That is the question which is of public importance.”

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah called for the formulation of a “stringent code” to prevent future interference in judicial affairs.

“Things have been happening and we cannot sit burying our heads in the sand like ostriches,” he said. “It is our duty to maintain the independence of the judiciary, we have to lay down a stringent code which ensures that such interference doesn’t take place.”

Attorney-General Mansoor Usman Awan assured the court of the government’s full support in the case and reiterated its resolve to uphold the independence of the judiciary.

The CJ later deferred the matter till April 29, hinting that a full court could be formed then to hear the case.

In February 2019, the Supreme Court delivered a scathing verdict on the military and intelligence agencies exceeding their mandate and meddling in politics over their handling of protests in 2017 by a religious-political party.

The Supreme Court had been investigating the “Faizabad protest,” which saw a hard-line group paralyze the capital Islamabad, accusing a minister of blasphemy. The inquiry also looked at the role of security agencies, including in ending the standoff through mediation.

Seven people were killed and nearly 200 wounded when police initially tried but failed to remove protesters.

The military is widely seen to have disagreed with civilian authorities at the time over how to handle the protests. The army’s role particularly came under criticism after video footage shared on social media showed a senior officer from the ISI giving cash to protesters after a deal was struck to end the blockade.

“The involvement of ISI and of the members of the Armed Forces in politics, media and other ‘unlawful activities’ should have stopped,” Supreme Court Justices Mushir Alam and Qazi Faez Isa, who was not the chief justice at the time, said in their verdict.

“Instead when (protest) participants received cash handouts from men in uniform, the perception of their involvement gained traction.”

In the past, Imran Khan’s main opponent, PM Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), had also accused the ISI of intimidating court decisions, including those that led to convictions of his elder brother Nawaz Sharif after his ouster from the prime minister’s office in 2017.

The powerful army plays an oversized role in Pakistani politics. The country has been ruled by military regimes for almost half its history since independence from Britain in 1947. Khan and the elder Sharif both have alleged that they were ousted by the military after they fell out with the generals.

The army denies it interferes in political matters. It has so far refrained from commenting on the judges’ letter regarding the ISI’s alleged interference and intimidation.

Full Supreme Court bench could hear ‘spies vs judges’ case, Pakistan chief justice says

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa said on Wednesday a full Supreme Court bench could be formed to hear a case involving accusations by six high court judges of interference and intimidation by the country’s powerful intelligence agencies in judicial decisions. In a letter...

www.arabnews.pk

 

[The Bald Eagle]

WTH is happening, Judiciary must take action on their own excluding Faez and clique​

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4 LHC judges also receive letters; official refrains from commenting on nature of missives​

A day after all eight Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges received letters laced with a suspicious toxic chemical, police said four Lahore High Court (LHC) judges had also received letters but refrained from commenting on the nature of the missives.

On Tuesday, letters were delivered to the IHC judges in white envelopes sealed with cello-tape. The names of the judges and the address of the IHC were written on the envelopes. Sources said the letters had carried a threatening sign and accused the judges of being responsible for problems faced by the people of Pakistan.

The staff of two judges had opened the envelopes and found a suspicious powder inside. The matter was reported to the IHC registrar who summoned the police staff deputed for security of the high court, after which a case was registered under Section 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication) of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 7 (punishment for acts of terrorism) of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

According to the first information report, the letters were received on April 1 and distributed on Tuesday by naib qasid Ikram Ullah. Eight letters addressed to IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and other judges were also delivered to their personal secretaries, it added.

The letters were issued with the incomplete address of the sender, the FIR said, The letters while giving reference to Tehreek-i-Namoos Pakistan criticised the justice system, it said, adding that a particular photo and English word “Bacillus Anthracis” were included in the letters for the threat.

Some of the police officials who had come into contact with the powder faced side effects, including irritation, the sources had added.

Speaking to Dawn.com today from inside the LHC premises, Lahore Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Ali Nasir Rizvi said four letters had been received and the investigation was ongoing. He said that other courts were also being checked.

He said that he and Lahore Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana also met LHC Senior Puisne Judge Justice Shujaat Ali Khan regarding the matter and fully briefed him on it.

Source: Dawn News

 

[Cricket Warrior]

PHC chief justice decries ‘discrimination’ in SC judges’ appointment

Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan has expressed dismay over alleged discrimination in the appointment of Supreme Court judges, ARY News reported.

The PHC chief justice said that he was writing to CJP Isa regarding the alleged discrimination and favouritism in the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

Justice Khan said that despite four vacancies in the top court, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan was appointed as the SC judge while his name was not considered for a position at the Supreme Court.

Expressing dismay that the only judge appointed to the top court was from the same province CJP Qazi Faez Isa hailed from i.e., Balochistan, he said that his name was not considered despite seniority, availability and eligibilty.

He raised questions over ignoring his name for appointment as the SC judge despite being the second most senior chief justice among all of the high courts.

In the letter, Mohammad Ibrahim Khan said being a member of the Judicial Commission and the Supreme Judicial Commission, he expected to be included in the list for elevation to the Supreme Court of Pakistan.

The PHC chief justice said that he would have accepted the decision if he was not deemed fit to fill a vacancy at the Supreme Court.

He expressed the belief that considering the substantial backlog in the cases, the CJP might feel obligated to promptly fill the vacancies.

Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan said that he may have lacked the personal connections that play a role in such elevations as according to him, he could not come to any logical conclusion over the decision to not consider him for the position at the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, the PHC chief justice said that he was not challenging the decision made regarding the judges’ appointment, but sought clarification and assurance that the principles of merit, fairness, and equality of opportunity were being maintained.


ARY News

 

[BouncerGuy]

Nine more judges receive ‘toxic’ mail

A day after the judges of the Islamabad High Court received letters allegedly laced with a toxic substance, similar letters arrived in the Supreme Court and the Lahore High Court, prompting the Counter-Terrorism Department to register two terrorism cases in Islamabad and Lahore.

The letters in the top court were sent to CJP Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, and Justice Aminuddin. The letters were received at the Receipt and Issue (R&I) Branch of the apex court from where they were forwarded to the staff of the judges. Like the letters received a day earlier by the IHC judges, suspicious powder was also found inside the envelopes and sent to the forensic lab. The letters sent by an unknown group threatened the judges of the Supreme Court for ‘rescuing evil’.

These letters were sent to the judges by two senders but their addresses were not mentioned.

Over the issue, a case was also registered at the police station of the Counter Terrorism Department under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act and Section 507 of the Pakistan Penal Code in response to a complaint lodged by Mohammad Iqbal, a duty in-charge at the R&I Branch.

According to the FIR, the letters were received by a clerk of the R&I Branch with routine mail on March 29/30. The letters were forwarded to the secretary of the judges through a naib qasid, it added. Gulshan Khatoon was the sender of two letters whereas one letter was sent by Sajjad Hussain, the FIR said, adding that the letters were, however, sent without complete address of the senders. After the police reached the top court, they confiscated the letters from the R&I Branch.

A police officer told Dawn that each letter had a Rs30 postage stamp but the sealed stamp by the post office on the letters was blurred.

An amount of the suspicious powder was taken from each envelope and would be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory Islamabad on Thursday (today) for toxicological and chemical tests.

Meanwhile, DIG Operations Shehzad Bukhari appeared before the chief justice and informed the court about the ongoing probe. The police official said that the suspected toxic power and the letters had been sent for forensic analysis. According to the DIG, the Pakistan Post was also in the loop about the investigation.

Letters in LHC

Meanwhile, the letters received by at least five judges of the Lahore High Court were also sent to the forensics laboratory and a case by the CTD was registered. The judges who received the letters were Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan, senior puisne judge Justice Shujaat Ali Khan, Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, Justice Aalia Neelum, and Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh.

After the matter was reported to the police, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana, DIG Operations Ali Nasir Rizvi, and other police officials rushed to the high court. The personal staff of the judges found the letters in the daily mail received at the high court, an official told Dawn on condition of anonymity. He said the staff of all judges at the LHC was already alert in the wake of letters sent to the IHC judges.

He said the staff did not open the envelopes and handed them over to police officials. The source said the police also arrested the postman of a private courier company, who supposedly delivered the suspicious letters to the high court with no details of the dispatchers.

CTD registers case

In a late night development, the Punjab police’s Counter Terrorism Department in Lahore lodged an FIR under the anti-terrorism act and other charges against unknown suspects for sending threatening letters to the Lahore High Court’s judges. The case was registered on the complaint of the DSP Security of the Lahore High Court and the letters were sent to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency for analysis.

An official said that as soon as the LHC alerted police high-ups, senior officers from the CTD and other wings reached there. He said that the police took into custody the suspected letters for analysis, adding that the white powder letters seemed to be anthrax, a bacteria that severely affects humans.

Earlier in the day, DIG Rizvi, in a brief conversation with reporters, confirmed the landing of the suspicious letters in the mail of the judges.

He said officials of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the Punjab Forensic Science Agency had been called in to investigate the matter.

He said the police were inspecting the mail of all judges of the LHC to confirm how many judges received such letters. He refused to comment further, saying the authorities would come up with an official statement after the initial investigation. The DIG did not confirm whether the letters contained any toxic chemical or threatening text.

SOURCE: DAWN

 

[Bewal Express]

So in a hearing about the 6 judges complaint, the CJP didn't even allow the full letter to be read out. Why the censorship CJP? Why the fear? And why did we hear you and the AG spend the time yapping away and not allow the other judges talk. Justice Minallah forcibly interrupted to join the meeting as no opportunity was being afforded to him. This crook Isa will rot in hell

 

[BouncerGuy]

Why the censorship CJP? Why the fear?

All sensible people here in Pakistan know the reason for this. This whole system is collapsing day by day.

 

[Bewal Express]

All sensible people here in Pakistan know the reason for this. This whole system is collapsing day by day.

But he has the power to do something. He lied yesterday while fasting and he is the chief Qazi.

 

[BouncerGuy]

But he has the power to do something. He lied yesterday while fasting and he is the chief Qazi.

If they care about truth and lies then Pakistan would never have been in such a state. This justice system is flawed and there is no chance we are going to progress until judiciary takes stand.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Govt behind ‘poisonous’ letters to judges, alleges PTI​

The statement comes as Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Ali Baqar Najafi became the latest target of the suspicious ‘toxic letters’ received by superior members of the judiciary over the last few days.

The total number of LHC judges receiving the letter reached six. The letter received by Justice Najafi was said to have been handed over to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

Two days ago, eight judges, including Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) received letters containing an unknown powder, suspected to be laced with anthrax.

A day later, the letters containing the suspicious powdery toxic substance were sent to the Supreme Court jurists, including Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, as well as other judges of the LHC.

In a statement today, PTI alleged that the delivery of threatening letters to judges of the Supreme Court and high courts was part of a wider conspiracy aimed at pressurising the judiciary.

The party has called for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the matter to ensure that those responsible for attacking the judiciary are swiftly brought to justice.

“Sending threatening letters to judges was part of the government’s plot to intimidate and scare the judges so that they could not give decisions based on justice and law,” the PTI spokesperson said.

Since the SC initiated the proceedings on its suo moto notice case, he said, an alarming upsurge had been witnessed in the process of sending threatening letters filled with poisonous substances to the judges.

The spokesperson stated that the suspicious chemical-laced letters were sent to judges under a well-thought-out plan to create an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the courts.

He asserted that after the judges raised their voices against the unconstitutional pressure and meddling in the affairs of the judiciary, it was inevitable to bring to forth the elements pressurising the justice system to get decisions of their choice.

The PTI spokesperson went on to say that the sole purpose of sending toxic letters to the judges hearing cases related to PTI was to influence the decisions, adding that sending threatening letters to the judges of the highest courts of the country was a very serious matter and a direct attack on the judiciary.

He demanded that special measures should be taken for the safety and security of all honourable judges of the SC and high courts along with their families without any further delay.

The issue of threatening letters had surfaced when eight judges, including Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) received letters containing an unknown powder, suspected to be laced with anthrax.

Before that, six judges from the IHC voiced their concerns to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) regarding alleged interference by intelligence agencies in the court's affairs, shining a spotlight on the delicate balance between judicial independence and external influence.

Govt behind ‘poisonous’ letters to judges, alleges PTI | The Express Tribune

Party calls for immediate and comprehensive investigation into the matter

tribune.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

The PTI has lost its senses and credibility

 

[FearlessRoar]

Five more SC judges receive threatening letters​

The recent influx of letters has prompted an investigation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), according to insider sources.

Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Muneeb Akhtar are the latest recipients of these intimidating letters, sources disclosed.

Sources also revealed that all the letters had been gathered, and traces of arsenic powder had been discovered on the envelopes addressed to Supreme Court justices. So far, a total of 10 justices have been targeted with such alarming communications.

It has been further disclosed by sources that all the letters were received on the same date, although some justices have only come into possession of theirs today.

Meanwhile, the office of the director general (DG) of Pakistan Post issued a notification conveying specific instructions regarding mail addressed to judges, diplomats, and other high-profile individuals.

Urging immediate action, the DG asked for the mail to be carefully examined and delivered to the R&I section of the relevant office.

Furthermore, the director general also emphasized the safety of the postal staff handling the mail.

"Ensuring the safety and security of the postal operational staff is our prime responsibility and priority," stated the DG in his letter.

Earlier today, Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Ali Baqar Najafi became the latest target on Friday of the suspicious ‘toxic letters’ received by superior members of the judiciary over the last few days.

The total number of LHC judges receiving the letter reached six. The letter received by Justice Najafi was said to have been handed over to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

Two days ago, eight judges, including Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) received letters containing an unknown powder, suspected to be laced with anthrax.

A day later, the letters containing the suspicious powdery toxic substance were sent to the Supreme Court jurists, including Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, as well as other judges of the LHC.

Five more SC judges receive threatening letters | The Express Tribune

Sources say traces of arsenic powder were found on the envelopes

tribune.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lol none of this is any less than a scene from a movie

 

[Bewal Express]

Five more SC judges receive threatening letters​

The recent influx of letters has prompted an investigation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), according to insider sources.

Justice Ayesha Malik, Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Muneeb Akhtar are the latest recipients of these intimidating letters, sources disclosed.

Sources also revealed that all the letters had been gathered, and traces of arsenic powder had been discovered on the envelopes addressed to Supreme Court justices. So far, a total of 10 justices have been targeted with such alarming communications.

It has been further disclosed by sources that all the letters were received on the same date, although some justices have only come into possession of theirs today.

Meanwhile, the office of the director general (DG) of Pakistan Post issued a notification conveying specific instructions regarding mail addressed to judges, diplomats, and other high-profile individuals.

Urging immediate action, the DG asked for the mail to be carefully examined and delivered to the R&I section of the relevant office.

Furthermore, the director general also emphasized the safety of the postal staff handling the mail.

"Ensuring the safety and security of the postal operational staff is our prime responsibility and priority," stated the DG in his letter.

Earlier today, Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Ali Baqar Najafi became the latest target on Friday of the suspicious ‘toxic letters’ received by superior members of the judiciary over the last few days.

The total number of LHC judges receiving the letter reached six. The letter received by Justice Najafi was said to have been handed over to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

Two days ago, eight judges, including Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) received letters containing an unknown powder, suspected to be laced with anthrax.

A day later, the letters containing the suspicious powdery toxic substance were sent to the Supreme Court jurists, including Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, as well as other judges of the LHC.

Five more SC judges receive threatening letters | The Express Tribune

Sources say traces of arsenic powder were found on the envelopes

tribune.com.pk

Establishment not slow In coming forward.

 

[Kianig89]

A true reflection where this country stands and they talk about constitution and democracy, but one good thing is qfe has been exposed stark in all this saga

 

[FearlessRoar]

Here’s text of suspicious letters to LHC judges

As per details, the FIR stated that the letter contained criticism of the judiciary and was purportedly sent by an organization identified as Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Pakistan.

The text of the letter included “Welcome to baseless anthrax” phrase aimed to threaten and influence the decisions of LHC judges, the FIR stated.

It all started when eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the IHC, reportedly received letters containing ‘anthrax’.

According to court sources, one of the letters was opened by a judge’s staff and was found to contain an unidentified powder.

Upon discovery of the suspicious substance, a team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the Islamabad High Court to analyze the situation.

The primary focus of the investigation revolves around determining the nature of the powder and its potential threat.

Court sources disclosed that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs.

As per sources within the court, the letter was written by a woman named Resham, with no specific address indicated.

In response to the situation, the Islamabad High Court has taken proactive measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates and coordinate efforts aimed at ensuring the safety of the judiciary.

Forensic report​

The ongoing investigation into the ‘suspicious letters’ issue revealed that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has obtained the forensic report of the powder found in the letters, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources.

Sources close to the development revealed that the CTD has received the forensic report of the powder found in the ‘suspicious letters’ which disclosed a substantial amount of arsenic in the powder.

According to the forensic report, 15 percent of arsenic – a lethal poisonous substance – was found in the powder.

The report stated that more than 70 percent of arsenic in the powder is highly toxic and the Inhalation of arsenic has a severe effect on human nerves.

Sources stated that the report of the letters received by the judges of the Supreme Court will be received in the next two days.

Here's text of suspicious letters to LHC judges

LAHORE: Following the 'suspicious' letter sent to Lahore High Court (LHC) judges, the text of the letter have emerged in the First Investigation Report

arynews.tv

 

[Bewal Express]

Here’s text of suspicious letters to LHC judges

As per details, the FIR stated that the letter contained criticism of the judiciary and was purportedly sent by an organization identified as Tehreek-e-Namoos-e-Pakistan.

The text of the letter included “Welcome to baseless anthrax” phrase aimed to threaten and influence the decisions of LHC judges, the FIR stated.

It all started when eight judges, including the Chief Justice of the IHC, reportedly received letters containing ‘anthrax’.

According to court sources, one of the letters was opened by a judge’s staff and was found to contain an unidentified powder.

Upon discovery of the suspicious substance, a team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the Islamabad High Court to analyze the situation.

The primary focus of the investigation revolves around determining the nature of the powder and its potential threat.

Court sources disclosed that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs.

As per sources within the court, the letter was written by a woman named Resham, with no specific address indicated.

In response to the situation, the Islamabad High Court has taken proactive measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates and coordinate efforts aimed at ensuring the safety of the judiciary.

Forensic report​

The ongoing investigation into the ‘suspicious letters’ issue revealed that the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has obtained the forensic report of the powder found in the letters, ARY News reported on Friday, citing sources.

Sources close to the development revealed that the CTD has received the forensic report of the powder found in the ‘suspicious letters’ which disclosed a substantial amount of arsenic in the powder.

According to the forensic report, 15 percent of arsenic – a lethal poisonous substance – was found in the powder.

The report stated that more than 70 percent of arsenic in the powder is highly toxic and the Inhalation of arsenic has a severe effect on human nerves.

Sources stated that the report of the letters received by the judges of the Supreme Court will be received in the next two days.

Here's text of suspicious letters to LHC judges

LAHORE: Following the 'suspicious' letter sent to Lahore High Court (LHC) judges, the text of the letter have emerged in the First Investigation Report

arynews.tv

Pathetic by the mafia in attacking these brave judges.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

‘Meddling’ claims bring Tyrian White case back into limelight

ISLAMABAD: The Tyrian White case — a petition filed against former prime minister Imran Khan for concealing his alleged daughter — seems to have become something more than a paternity matter.

This is because the case was one of the only matters specifically referenced by Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges as having invited “pressure” from intelligence operatives after a letter written by six judges to the Supreme Judicial Council became public.

“Considerable pressure was brought to bear on judges who had opined that the petition was not maintainable, by operatives of the ISI, through friends and relatives of these judges,” said the letter addressed to the SJC on March 25.

Following an abortive attempt by the government to form a one-member commission to probe the matter, the complaints of meddling in judicial affairs have now been taken up by the Supreme Court in exercise of its suo moto jurisdiction, and are now likely to be deliberated upon by a full court on April 29.

Set to be taken up again after nearly a year, IHC judges said the matter drew ‘considerable pressure’ from intel operatives who wanted to ensure the plea was deemed ‘maintainable’

Referred to in the letter as “Muhammad Sajid vs Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi (Writ Petition No. 3061 of 2022)”, this case has been on the back burner since May last year, when IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq dissolved a three-member bench hearing the case. The high court is likely to take up the matter again in the coming days, but the circumstances under which the bench was scuttled seemed quite peculiar, even at the time.

Maintainability and a ‘premature’ verdict

A three-member larger bench consisting of IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, and Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir had reserved their verdict on March 30, 2023.

During earlier hearings, Justice Kayani had questioned the locus standi (right of audience) of the petitioner, Mohammad Sajid, whereas the presiding judge Justice Farooq appeared to be convinced on this particular aspect.

It should be noted that former IHC chief justice Athar Minallah had earlier dismissed a similar petition.
Source: Dawn News

 

[FearlessRoar]

Bahawalnagar incident should not be made a big issue, two brothers quarrel even at home, Mohsin Naqvi

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[BouncerGuy]

IHC full court to take up ‘meddling’ issue today

A full court meeting of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will deliberate upon proposals on Tuesday (today) to finalise the same before their submission to the Supreme Court in a matter related to the alleged meddling by personnel of intelligence agencies in judicial affairs.

Interestingly, six of the eight IHC judges who will take stock of the issue and come up with recommendations are themselves the complainant in this regard before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).

According to a notice circulated among all the eight judges by the IHC registrar office, the meeting will be convened on April 23, at 2:30pm.

The Supreme Court had initiated suo motu proceeding on the letter of six of the eight IHC judges against the alleged meddling in the judicial affairs. In its April 3 order, the SC called for proposals from the main stakeholders in the judicial system and the independence of judiciary, namely the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), high courts and the federal government.

“They should suggest what should be the institutional response and mechanism to address the issues like the ones raised in the letter [of IHC judges] and ensure that such issues do not arise in future and, if they do, to fix liability and proceed against those responsible,” the order stated. In any such process, it added, the idea was to empower the high courts and their chief justices to deal with issues relating to the judges.

Since the apex court had sought the proposal by April 25, sources said the IHC registrar office circulated the apex court order among the judges and sought their final proposal by the deadline. The IHC administration will then file a consolidated report to the SC.

Initially, a seven-member larger SC bench had conducted a hearing on the suo motu proceedings.

Justice Yahya Afridi, however, recused himself from hearing this case, stating: “This may affect the functioning of the worthy chief justice and judges in their discharge of judicial functions, and would to my mind amount to interference in the independence of high courts.”

“To proceed on the proposed action of suo motu would negate the lessons moved into action by public sentiments no matter how pressing the issue may appear,” Justice Afridi emphasised, adding that one must also not ignore that the high courts under the Constitution were independent establishments envisaged to regulate not only their administrative functions, but also provide security to and safeguard the judicial officers in the discharge of their judicial functions.“

In their letter, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz had hinted at the alleged involvement of ISI in judicial matters.

Source: Dawn News

 

[Bewal Express]

IHC full court to take up ‘meddling’ issue today

A full court meeting of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will deliberate upon proposals on Tuesday (today) to finalise the same before their submission to the Supreme Court in a matter related to the alleged meddling by personnel of intelligence agencies in judicial affairs.

Interestingly, six of the eight IHC judges who will take stock of the issue and come up with recommendations are themselves the complainant in this regard before the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).

According to a notice circulated among all the eight judges by the IHC registrar office, the meeting will be convened on April 23, at 2:30pm.

The Supreme Court had initiated suo motu proceeding on the letter of six of the eight IHC judges against the alleged meddling in the judicial affairs. In its April 3 order, the SC called for proposals from the main stakeholders in the judicial system and the independence of judiciary, namely the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), high courts and the federal government.

“They should suggest what should be the institutional response and mechanism to address the issues like the ones raised in the letter [of IHC judges] and ensure that such issues do not arise in future and, if they do, to fix liability and proceed against those responsible,” the order stated. In any such process, it added, the idea was to empower the high courts and their chief justices to deal with issues relating to the judges.

Since the apex court had sought the proposal by April 25, sources said the IHC registrar office circulated the apex court order among the judges and sought their final proposal by the deadline. The IHC administration will then file a consolidated report to the SC.

Initially, a seven-member larger SC bench had conducted a hearing on the suo motu proceedings.

Justice Yahya Afridi, however, recused himself from hearing this case, stating: “This may affect the functioning of the worthy chief justice and judges in their discharge of judicial functions, and would to my mind amount to interference in the independence of high courts.”

“To proceed on the proposed action of suo motu would negate the lessons moved into action by public sentiments no matter how pressing the issue may appear,” Justice Afridi emphasised, adding that one must also not ignore that the high courts under the Constitution were independent establishments envisaged to regulate not only their administrative functions, but also provide security to and safeguard the judicial officers in the discharge of their judicial functions.“

In their letter, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, Justice Babar Sattar, Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Justice Arbab Mohammad Tahir and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz had hinted at the alleged involvement of ISI in judicial matters.

Source: Dawn News

I see the crooked Munir and his company have started to attack the judges (Justice Babar is under attack) to avoid answering the questions raised. And with crooked Isa at their side, they are running the banana Republic with all the competence of expected from these thugs.

 

[BouncerGuy]

All IHC judges agree on agencies' ‘interference'

Islamabad High Court judges on Tuesday unanimously acknowledged that intelligence agencies were “interfering” in their judicial functions.

A full court meeting was held at the IHC under the chairmanship of its Chief Justice Aamer Farooq in view of the Supreme Court's decision wherein proposals were sought from high courts as how to protect the independence of judiciary from the “interference” of agencies.

Earlier, both the Lahore and Peshawar high courts held full court meetings to discuss the matter.
It has been learnt that the IHC full court meeting was held in a pleasant environment. All eight judges of the IHC agreed that the interference of agencies in judicial functions would not be tolerated. They also decided to chalk out new standard operating procedures (SOPs) on how the judiciary would respond in case the agencies “meddle” in its affairs in the future.

Sources told The Express Tribune that inspection judges were not empowered in the past. Now they have been given the authority to recommend to the IHC CJ on what action to take against those who interfered in the functions of the judges of district courts.

They will share their proposals as to how the independence of judiciary can be secured.

On March 25 this year, six IHC judges wrote a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council seeking guidance to counter the interference of intelligence agencies in their affairs.

They also suggested holding a judicial convention on this subject.

Instead of giving an 'institutional response', the Supreme Court, by majority, approved the formation of an inquiry commission to investigate into the six IHC judges’ letter.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa also held meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss this matter.

However, former CJP Tassaduq Hussain Jillani recused himself from heading the inquiry commission in this issue.

Following his recusal, the top court took suo motu notice of the matter.

During the first hearing, CJP Isa justified all his steps after the six IHC judges’ letter.

However, SC’s Justice Athar Minallah dissented with his steps and held that the burden was on the executive to ensure that nobody was interfering with judicial functions.

It is being witnessed that a malicious drive has started against Justices Athar Minallah and Babar Sattar of the IHC, one of the six judges who wrote that letter, on social media.

Their family details are being shared on social media but the government institutions are silent on this campaign.

Interestingly, when CJP Isa faced criticism on account of the SC’s January 13 order, the government formed a joint investigation team (JIT) to inquire into the matter.

Superior bars, which were raising their voice in favour CJP Isa after the January 13 order, are silent on the malicious online campaign against the IHC judge and Justice Minallah.

A lawyer believes that the government needs to understand that the executive always loses the battle with judges as was witnessed in the cases of former CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and the incumbent one, Justice Isa, in these matters.

A debate is raging as to whether or not the judges have gained more independence during CJP Isa’s tenure.

It is a fact that CJP Isa could not give an appropriate institutional response in the matter of the six IHC judges’ letter.

It is a major test for the judiciary as to how the independence of the IHC judges will be secured in the coming days.

Lawyers believe that the six IHC judges have achieved their purpose as the issue of the intelligence agencies’ “interference” has been highlighted through suo motu proceedings.

If the inquiry commission had worked, then its findings could have come against the six IHC judges.
In a related development, the IHC has decided to send Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain, who presided over the proceedings of a special court established to hear the cases filed under the Official Secrets Act and handed down 10-year jail sentences each to PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and party vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi, back to his respective department.

Special Courts Inspection Judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani has sent a recommendation to the IHC CJ.

The recommendation stated that the services of Judge Zulqarnain should be returned to the LHC.

SOURCE: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2463743/all-ihc-judges-agree-on-agencies-interference