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Audio leak probe: NA body summons bank details of Saqib Nisar’s son

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  • Ex-CJP son, other suspects didn’t appear before NA panel despite summons.
  • “Former chief justice’s son is considering himself a chief justice.”
  • Law ministry says warrants can be issued in case of non-compliance.

The National Assembly committee probing audio leaks has summoned bank details of Najam Saqib, son of former chief justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar, from the Ministry of Finance and expressed displeasure after the latter failed to appear before the panel.

Earlier this month, NA Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf set up a special committee to investigate the audio of ex-CJP Nisar’s son — wherein he can be allegedly heard selling a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ticket to a candidate of the Punjab Assembly.

The leaked audio purportedly features two separate telephonic conversations between the former CJP’s son and Abuzar Chadhar — a PTI candidate from PP137 — and Mian Uzair, a middleman between the two.

In the alleged audio, Najam claimed that his father had to work hard to get the ticket awarded and can be heard demanding Rs12 million from Uzair for the party ticket.

The NA panel led by Mohammad Aslam Bhootani and comprising Shahida Akhtar Ali, Muhammad Abubakar, Muhammad Barjees Tahir, Shaikh Rohale Asghar, Syed Hussain Tariq, Naz Baloch, and Khalid Hussain Magsi conducted the proceedings on the matter earlier today.

Bhootani said Najam and other respondents in the matter did not appear before the committee despite the notices being issued to them.

He said Najam was summoned by the committee under Rules 227.

Committee member Asghar called for investigating the bank transactions of the former top judge’s son, saying the Ministry of Finance officials should be summoned in this regard.

“The former chief justice’s son is considering himself a chief justice,” Asghar added.

Another member Tahir said that had former CJP Saqib Nisar believed in the supremacy of law, he would have sent his son to appear before the committee.

Additional secretary legislation National Assembly said the committee can not only summon any person but can also issue arrest warrant and added that the court did not declare the committee illegal.

The rules allow the committee to summon anyone, the secretary added.

The official further added that a committee of parliament has the powers of a civil court.

The chairman of the committee said the NA panel was providing an opportunity to the former top judge’s son to explain his position on the matter.

The committee sought details of the bank accounts of Saqib Nisar’s son and the other two suspects in the case.

The officials of the Ministry of Law told the committee members that the NA panel could issue summon followed by an arrest warrant if the respondent failed to appear before it.

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PTI suggests resuming talks with government over judicial commission issue.

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Barrister Gohar, Chairman of the PTI, has claimed that the party’s founder has suspended negotiations, emphasizing that the government should declare the commission within seven days.

He emphasized the PTI’s openness to rethink if the government makes headway and establishes the commission.

Barrister Gohar told the reporters, “Seven days were enough to announce the commission.” We are ready to reconsider, but the government must first announce the commission.”

He stated that the PTI approached the negotiations with an open mind. “The PTI founder has halted the negotiations. “The government had eight laws on their agenda, while we only had two demands,” he stated.

The PTI chairman went on to say that even after seven days, no progress had been made in forming the commission. He encouraged the government to reconsider the decision and proceed with the announcement.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.

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