Summary ISPR demanded to ascertain the veracity of the allegations leveled against state institutions.
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Inter-Services Public Relations on Sunday has requested honorable Supreme Court of Pakistan to initiate appropriate process against Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s remarks regarding interference of intelligence agency in judicial matters.
In a post on Twitter, ISPR stated, “An honorable judge of Islamabad High Court of Pakistan has leveled serious allegations against state institutions including honorable judiciary and the premier state intelligence agency.”
Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan has been requested to initiate appropriate process to ascertain the veracity of the allegations levelled against state institutions. pic.twitter.com/wiruWYNZre
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) July 22, 2018
Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan has been requested to launch inquiry to ascertain the veracity of the allegations leveled against state institutions, it added.
On the other hand, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of the statement and sought record of Siddiqui’s speech from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
The top judge said that the judiciary is working independently and free from any pressure. I read about the statement of a judge and was deeply disappointed, he added.
He vowed to launch an investigation into the matter and bring the facts to light.
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui had alleged Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of manipulating the judicial procedures, adding that he is not involved in corruption. He further appealed Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to hold an open trial against him.
Justice Siddiqui said that Pakistan can be compared with India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka instead of comparing with the United States or Europe. “India will be a bigger economic power by 2030 and we are going backward,” he said.
