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SC unhappy with cyclical arguments in Panama case
[DAWN] ISLAMABAD: Exasperated by the repetitive arguments being advanced before it despite a fortnight’s break, the Supreme Court on Wednesday wondered why the questions that were doing the rounds on day one of the Panama Papers leaks case continued to linger on."Where is the actual document to show that Hussain Nawaz, the elder son of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... , is the owner of the four London flats?" asked Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, a member of the five-judge Supreme Court bench who rejoined proceedings after recovering from a cardiac ailment. Justice Saeed had developed chest pains at the last hearing on Jan 31 and had to be rushed to the Rawalpindi Institute of Cardiology, where doctors reportedly advised him to take a break. When the members of the bench arrived in Courtroom No. 2 on Wednesday to resume the hearing of the Panamagate case, senior counsel Salman Akram Raja -- who represents Hussain and Hassan Nawaz -- greeted Justice Saeed cordially. At this, Justice Asif Saeed Khosa -- who heads the bench -- observed that the judges were grateful to everybody who prayed for the speedy recovery of their fellow judge. But the ever-witty Justice Saeed, pointing towards the counsel, said he should not expect "an easy ride". "Let’s call a spade a spade and show the court the relevant papers to reveal who paid Minerva Services [for the services rendered to Nielson and Nescoll, which own the four London properties]," he remarked. Posted by: Fred 2017-02-17 |
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