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The hearing of petition regarding implementation of NRO verdict adjourned for two weeks. A 5-member bench of the Supreme Court led by Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk heard the petition. Federal Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan appeared before the Supreme Court to present governments stance with regard to implementation of the NRO verdict. Former Attorney General Latif Khosa and 13 federal ministers including Raja Pervez Ashraf, Amin Fahim, Tasleem Qureshi, Ayatullah Durrani, Qamar Zaman Kaira were also present in the court room. Justice Jawwad Awais Khawaja asked what steps the government has taken so far to implement the NRO verdict. Justice Raja Fayyaz said in his remarks that how much time is required to implement the verdict. Justice Jawwad Awais Khawaja where is $ 60 million of the nation. He said in his remarks that whatsoever is the amount, if there is only 1 million; it should be brought back to the country. Babar Awan said that according to NAB record, there is no mention of $60 million. Swiss authorities have ordered to freeze the money, he added. He said that nine steps have been taken to implement the NRO verdict and 10th step is being disrupted by rule of business. Babar Awan maintained that reference against Malik Qayyum has been sent to the Prime Minister. He said that on courts order, NABs prosecutor general was sacked and additional prosecutor general was appointed in the NAB. He said in 1997 the Attorney General was not empowered to open cases in Switzerland. Babar said that court orders would be implemented in letter and spirit. Babar Awan demanded three weeks time to submit written answer. But the court gave him two weeks time to do so. The court asked the Law Minister not to appear in the court but the detailed written reply should be submitted. Sense of responsibility seen during NRO hearingSenior analyst Najam Sethi while talking to Dunya News said that hearing of NRO case was held in a pleasant atmoshphere due to sense of responsibility shown by the government and judiciary. He said that the government and judiciary should avoid any clash which would be dangrous for democracy.
