'Nawaz does not qualify to serve as PML-N chief': SC

[Devil Soul]

'Nawaz does not qualify to serve as PML-N chief': SC gives verdict in Elections Act 2017 case

 

[Devil Soul]

'Nawaz does not qualify to serve as PML-N chief': SC gives verdict in Elections Act 2017 case
Haseeb BhattiFebruary 21, 2018
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Former premier Nawaz Sharif does not qualify to serve as the PML-N chief, said a three-member Supreme Court (SC) bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar in a verdict on the petitions challenging the controversial Elections Act 2017 which paved the way for Sharif to resume his position as party chief following his disqualification from public office.

The Senate elections scheduled for March 3 will also be postponed, DawnNews reported.

The SC had been hearing petitions against the Elections Act 2017 filed by the Pakistan Tereek-i-Insaf (PTI), Awami Muslim League's leader Sheikh Rashid, PPP and others, since January 2018.

During the course of Wednesday's hearing, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Rana Waqar told the SC that the Constitution provides every citizen with the right to join or form a political party.

Waqar referred to Article 17 of the Constitution that concerns "freedom of association" and said that the second clause of the article specifically gives citizens the right to form or join a political party.

Justice Nisar, however, said that in Pakistan's political setup, political parties are personality driven. Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan seconded the CJP's statement, saying that political parties are a "one-man show".

Rashid's lawyer Farogh Naseem pointed out that Article 17(2) is "subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the sovereignty or integrity of Pakistan".

He insisted that a person who violates Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution should not be allowed to lead a political party since it is a "matter of public leadership".

Babar Awan, the counsel for PTI, another petitioner in the case, directed the court's attention towards the upcoming Senate elections and said that a disqualified politician was handing out tickets for Senate candidates from the PML-N.

Awan recalled that South African leader Nelson Mandela expelled his wife from his party but she never said "mujhey kyun nikala" (why was I expelled), a question that has constantly been raised by Nawaz at public gatherings and rallies.

Nawaz was disqualified by an apex court in the Panama Papers case last year under Article 62 of the Constitution for failing to declare a receivable salary as an asset.

"Don't owe an explanation to anyone"
Referring to Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's speech in the Parliament on Monday, Justice Nisar said that the judiciary had never called any politician a "thief". Instead, the CJP said that he had praised the country's leadership and added that he does not "owe anyone an explanation".

PM Abbasi had criticised the judiciary for "insulting" elected officials, during a National Assembly session on Monday.

“I was not willing to say this but it had become necessary. The elected representatives of the 207 million people are being dubbed as thief, robber and mafia. Sometimes threats are being hurled that we [judges] will nullify the legislation that you [parliamentarians] have passed,” Mr Abbasi said in his apparent reference to the hearing of the Elections Act 2017 case.

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[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

A a respectable move to respect Pakistani constitution and state of Pakistan



Submitting paper work of his party member with his signiture are all invalid for Senate election which is a correct decision

Senate elections should continue as planned for candidates who already have their paperworks submitted -Thank you (Honest man with no criminal charges should lead party and select people for election)

Paper work submitted by a unqualified man's signiture are not responsibility of courts
It is Job for lawyers of the party to make sure that a disqualified man is not leader of state

The Elections should continue , based on "People who were legitimately selected" by a qualified man

 

[mosu]

Finally

 

[Devil Soul]

 

[koolio]

This was expected after continual outbursts Mujhe kyun nikhala, not surprising Noony bogeys continued onslaught with fake and one sided articles. lets see how it dents Godfather league.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

becharey ky haath dou ker pheechey per gaya hai SC

 

[Max]

 

[Rizwan Alam]

On his way to prison soon. Insha'Allah

 

[Devil Soul]

So senate election goes down the drain for now.....

Farrukh K. Pitafi‏Verified account @FarrukhKPitafi 3m3 minutes ago
Verdicts are supposed to settle disputes, end constitutional crises, not create new ones. Senate elections without PMLN representation will be meaningless. Let's see if a way out is found.

 

[BERKEKHAN2]

Entire PmlN and ppp should be thrown in Arabian sea

 

[The Diplomat]

Now send him to
Jail!
No to family politics aswell.

 

[Verve]

Good. Scum had become Supra PM. Shown his place. Disqualified persons can not and should not be allowed to influence the workings of the government in any way whatsoever.

 

[Neutron]

Excellent Decision of Supreme Court

 

[Verve]

And an article passed by noora government back in the days has lead to this decision as well, where party chief can throw anyone out for any reason.