Asghar Khan
Fawad shocked at FIA’s attitude in Asghar Khan case
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday expressed his views on what he termed as “shocking attitude” of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the Asghar Khan case. The minister took to Twitter and stated that the stance of the FIA on the matter was contrary to that of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf […]
Taking Asghar Khan case to a meaningful conclusion
Prosecution in the Asghar Khan case has come to be seen as an acid test for the transparency of electoral process and thus the sanctity of democratic project in the country. The honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan has said it is determined to bring the case to its logical conclusion. On Monday, the Federal Investigation […]
FIA once again recommends closure of Asghar Khan case
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday once again recommended the closure of the Asghar Khan case for lack of evidence. A three-member bench, headed by Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, heard the case. The investigation agency submitted a report in the Supreme Court, saying it could not find enough proof or evidence to take the […]
Asghar Khan case: SC orders correspondents to submit written replies till June 9
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday ordered Nawaz Sharif, Javed Hashmi along with other 29 respondents to submit written replies till June 9 in Asghar Khan case. Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar while heading a three-member bench resumed hearing of the implementation of Asghar Khan verdict case. Earlier, Nisar had questioned […]
CJP lambasts federal govt for snail-paced progress on Asghar Khan case verdict
LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Thursday criticized federal government for its snail-paced progress in Asghar Khan (2012) case. CJP Nisar heading a three-member bench heard the case at Supreme Court’s (SC) Lahore Registry. The bench comprised of Justice Manzoor Ahmed Malik and Justice Gulzar Ahmed. CJP Nisar lambasted over the federal […]