Demand for accountability of PM alone is unacceptable: Barrister Zafarullah
Zafarullah says govt still in contact with opposition parties over Panama Leaks investigation
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (PM) for Law and Justice Barrister Zafarullah stated on Tuesday that the government rejected the Terms of References (TORs) of the opposition parties, adding that the demand that accountability should be done of PM Nawaz Sharif alone is unacceptable, reported Dunya News.
While having an unconventional conversation with the media, Zafarullah said that the opposition’s TORs have been rejected as they are contrary to the constitution, further adding that they are also non-negotiable. He said that the points regarding the confiscation of property and proving one’s own innocence are unconstitutional. Zafarullah said that accountability should be carried out against all as everyone should be treated equally. He further said that the government is still in contact with the opposition parties regarding the investigation of the Panama Leaks.
Barrister Zafarullah stated that the process of accountability can be completed within two to three months if the TORs proposed by the government are made effective. He said that no conclusion can be drawn without the application of established principles upon testimony, further stating that institutions have with them the data related to loan waiving.
He said that the introduction of a constitutional amendment regarding appeal against suo moto notice against a case is under consideration, along with a constitutional amendment to increase the duration of quota system is also being considered.
