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Imran Khan approaches Supreme Court over NAB amendment law

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  • PTI chairman files petition under Article 184 (3) of Constitution.
  • Petition states bill will “virtually eliminate any white-collar crime committed by a public office holder”. 
  • He argues that amendments made in the NAO, 1999 were “person specific.”

PTI Chairman Imran Khan Saturday challenged the amendments made in the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 by the government in the Supreme Court. 

The former prime minister filed a petition in the top court under Article 184 (3) of the Constitution. 

Last month, the government passed the National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2022, in the National Assembly and the Senate. The NAB bill has formulated a post-retirement procedure for its chairman, among other changes.

However, President Arif Alvi returned the bill unsigned even after its approval from both the houses.

Later, on June 9, the government passed the law in the joint sitting of the parliament, however, it was rejected by President Alvi due to the “flaws in its implementation”. But the amendments were turned into law as the bill was passed by a joint sitting and if the president does not give his assent then the bill is turned into law within 10 days. 

In his petition, the PTI chairman said that the amendment has taken away the authority of appointing a NAB chairman and has given the responsibility to the current government which will “maneuver by the bulk of the holders of public office to assume control over and influence the impartiality of the NAB chairman.”

Moreover, it states that the bill will “virtually eliminate any white-collar crime committed by a public office holder”. 

Khan requested the Supreme Court to “adjudicate upon questions of great public importance with reference to the enforcement of fundamental rights of citizens under articles 9, 14, 19A, 24, and 25 of the Constitution.

The former PM argued that the amendments made in NAO, 1999 were “person specific and as such, it is just and fair to protect the constitutional and fundamental rights of the citizens of Pakistan.”

It further stated: “The NAB may be asked to provide details of all such cases which relate to the prominent and influential holders of public office, specially regarding cases pertaining to offences of owning assets (movable and immovable) without means.”

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A 4.9-magnitude earthquake rattles Swat and surrounding areas.

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Late on Thursday night, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 shook the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as well as the surrounding districts of Swat.

Fearfully, people emerged from their houses and began reciting passages from the Holy Quran. The earthquake did not cause any documented casualties or damage to property in any area in Swat.

The earthquake’s epicenter, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, was situated 71 kilometers deep in the border region between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake that struck earlier in the day rocked several Pakistani cities, including Islamabad, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, and the Swat valley. In addition, Lower Dir, Malakand, and Muzaffarabad all experienced earthquakes.

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LHC requests report on dangers to PTI founder’s life

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The Punjab Advocate General’s report about threats to the life of PTI founder Imran Khan while he was incarcerated was requested by the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday.

Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan of the LHC Court made the order while considering a request for the PTI founder’s security in jail made by President Afzal Azim of the Tehreek-e-Insaf Lawyers Forum.

Advocate Afzal requested that the court impose severe security measures on the PTI founder, arguing that the jail authorities had prohibited their meeting with him due to security concerns.

Advocate General Khalid Ishaq questioned the application’s maintainability as soon as the proceedings began. He stated that since it was the Punjab government’s responsibility to safeguard him, he would request a report on security concerns.

We cannot afford any more significant mishaps, Chief Justice Khan said. While Benazir Bhutto and Liaquat Ali Khan were slain, the founder of the PTI managed to elude a murderous attempt on his life.

He gave the counsel general instructions to find out how concerned the PTI founder is about security.

The plea can be heard in the Rawalpindi bench, not in the primary seat, the advocate general objected.

The hearing was postponed till April 3 by Chief Justice Khan, who instructed Attorney Afzal to present his petition on the following date.

Recall that on Thursday, Advocate Afzal petitioned the court to order the Punjab Home Department and the federal government to give the PTI founder greater security.

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Eid package for deserving individuals approved by KP cabinet

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Details reveal that the cabinet also gave its approval for the purchase of cars and security gear for the police in the combined districts, totaling Rs 7.6 billion.

The decision was granted today in Peshawar at a cabinet meeting presided over by provincial chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

The Information Technology Board and a Special Technology Zone Authority’s Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of Pakistan Digital City were approved at the meeting.

The Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization’s executive committee members and chief executive officer are appointed according to guidelines that the cabinet has agreed upon.

It is important to note that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur previously declared that his government’s top goal was to restore peace and order to the province. He also stated that a detailed strategy had been established for this purpose.

He declared that the plan will soon be put into action because improving the state of law and order is essential to the development of any area.

He added that the protection of the police and other troops would also be a priority.
According to the chief minister, the government has brought back the “health card” feature.

He declared, “We have to improve the treatment facilities at public hospitals” and expressed hope that soon everyone will be able to receive treatment at public hospitals without needing to go to private ones.

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