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2 missing brothers of Azhar Mashwani case: It seems apparently as if government is beneficiary of enforced disappearances: IHC

Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has given indication to issue strict order in the case pertaining to recovery of two missing professors brothers of Azhar Mashwani.The court remarked apparently it seems as if government is beneficiary of enforced disappearances. How the people are kidnapped and chief executive does nothing. Attorney General (AG) had said he would brief Prime Minister (PM). Chief Executive knows about these matters but even then enforced disappearances are taking place.Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb remarked if government has not to follow due process then what can we say. They cannot estimate how much such things are defaming the country. I am fixing this case on Tuesday. But I will not be here on Tuesday. We don't want delay in this case due to my non availability.He gave these remarks during hearing of case pertaining to recovery of two missing professor brothers of Azhar Mashwani Friday.Babar Awan counsel for the petitioner gave arguments.During the hearing of the cas e the court inquired have you come to know any thing .Additional Attorney General (AAG) Munawar Iqbal Dogal told the court today contact has been made at high level. Efforts are under way in all ways.Babar Awan argued five laws deal with treason and inciting to treason. It has not been told anywhere what is national interest. If it is asked from me what is national interest then I will say " reduce the tariff of electricity. Balochistan wala will say provide gas to me. His national interest is this.SP from Punjab Police Lahore appeared in the court and he told that CCTV footage has been provided by family. Nothing could become known from NADRA or forensic agency . Geo-fencing of 10000 number was obtained but nothing has been ascertained so far. No practicable information has been found till today August 23. Safe city project does not cover from every angle. No law enforcement agency could ascertain any thing in this regard so far.The court remarked it seems as if only government is beneficiary of enforced disappearances. How the people in this country are kidnapped and chief executive does nothing. AG had said he would brief Prime Ministrer (PM) on this matter. Chief Executive know about these matters and even then enforced disappearances take place.Counsel Babar Awan said PM has no time to read orders of this court.Court inquired from AAG the investigation has halted eversince this case has started in IHC.AAG replied geo fencing report has been prepared.Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb inquired since how long they are missing.Police officer told the court they are missing since June 6.The court remarked 3 months have passed and two persons are missing under enforced disappearances. Can we guess their family will be undergoing how enormous distress. People are being lifted but chief executive is doing nothing.The court inquired AAG Sahb has noting come out of meeting between PM and AG .Counsel Babar Awan requested the court to summon PM .The court remarked in the constitution PM is head of the state while AG is head of law. We had called AG in the court under a process.Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb remarked if government has not to follow due process then what can we say. They cannot guess such things are bringing defamation how much to the country.The court while ordering head of JIT, SP Lahore to file reports remarked police will have to see how those who are not police personnel wore police uniform.Counsel Babar Awan requested the court to pass strict order.Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb remarked " I will pass order on this case.