CJP reacts to unusual response over 'dissenting note' in Panama case
CJP expressed words of praise for Imran Khan during suo moto case hearing in SC.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Saqib Nisar on Monday reacted on the response against dissenting note of two judges in Panama Leaks case and said that whatsoever is happening in Pakistan has never been seen anywhere in the world.
Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan reached Supreme Court (SC) for the hearing of suo moto case being chaired by CJP Justice Saqib against encroachments in Bani Gala.
During the proceeding, CJP expressed words of praise for Imran Khan for raising illegal construction issue and said that he has leadership skills and that people admire him and stand with him.
You are not an ordinary citizen as your voice can either bring betterment or negativity among the nation, he told Khan.
Imran Khan said that corruption has destroyed all the departments of Pakistan but he still has hopes with SC.
Your character and thinking should be constructive, CJP said to Imran Khan.
Remarking on the reaction against the judges who gave dissenting note in Panama case, the court said that such notes are given across the world but, whatever is happening in Pakistan is very unusual.
In a lighter mood, Justice Saqib also recalled the cricketing memories with Imran Khan at college level.
Talking to media outside SC, Imran Khan said that a request has been forwarded to CJP to take stern action against elimination of encroachment in the federal capital and that PTI has full trust on SC for the fair decision.
