Arshad Sharif murder case: IHC summons officials of Ministry of Interior


Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court has summoned the competent officer of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Law to form a judicial commission on the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif with a reply on August 6.

Speaking to the IG’s lawyer, the Chief Justice said that you are trying to be more loyal to the King, “Ap Shah say Zaida Shah kay Wafadar ban rhay hein”.

Why would a Pakistani citizen be killed by the Kenyan police? If not today, then after 10 years there will be an investigation.

Police officials said that there will be complications when the main accused is in Kenya, how can the proceedings start without him?

A hearing was held on the request to form a judicial commission on the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif.

Chief Justice Amir Farooq heard the application, the court inquired from the Additional Attorney General that what is the government’s position regarding the formation of the commission?

Chief Justice Amir Farooq said that the commission has to be formed by the federal gover
nment, tell about it.

The Additional Attorney General said that there was also a matter of commission before the Supreme Court, the court said, “What is wrong with this regard?” It should be investigated.

Chief Justice Amir Farooq said that if not today, then after 10 years, there will be an investigation.

Police officials said that there will be complications here, when the main accused is in Kenya, how can the proceedings proceed without him?

The Chief Justice said that according to the IG, his hands are tied because the evidence is in Kenya.

The Chief Justice inquired that what is the purpose of the Judicial Commission, does it have to submit a challan? A judicial commission should conduct an inquiry and its report should be made public.

The Islamabad High Court summoned the authorized officer of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Law on August 6.