SC suspends Punjab CM's prerogative of permission in graft cases
Last updated on: 16 November,2018 05:26 pm
A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Supreme Court, in its big decision, has termed authority to seek Chief Minister’s prerogative of permission for launching cases against corruption in Punjab as unconstitutional.
A two-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar heard the case.
While announcing the verdict on the plea of Director General in Punjab’s anti-corruption unit Hussain Asghar, the apex court suspended CM‘s authority to approve inquiry into graft cases.
The court has also directed to conclude anti-corruption cases that are under hearing at Lahore High Court (LHC) in two weeks.
On the other hand, CJP took notice of the miserable condition at United Christian Hospital (UCH) and announced to visit it on Saturday.
The top judge directed the authorities concerned to provide health facilities at the medical centers for the relief of the masses.
Christian community should not feel deprived, he added.