ISLAMABAD – Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursdaycommented on the Asia Bibi case and advised government to fulfil it’sresponsibility as said by PM Imran Khan in his speech to the nation.
CJP said they are ready to sacrifice their lives for Prophet Muhammad(Peace Be Upon Him) but how can the court punish someone if there is noproof against them.
Hearing the federal government’s plea regarding the appointment of a newIslamabad IGP, he remarked: “We are ready to sacrifice our lives for theProphet (Peace Be Upon Him). But if there is no proof against someone thenhow can we punish them?”
The CJP said: “Blasphemy is not acceptable to anyone. No one’s faith is anyless and we do not love the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) any less thananyone else but we are not just the judges of Muslims.”
Referring to the 56-page judgment on Asia Bibi case, Justice Nisar said,“We started the judgment with the Kalma and constantly referred to the HolyQuran. Love does not mean that even if a case cannot be formed we make one.
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“We uphold the Finality of the Prophethood (PBUH) and without it our faithis not complete. We have judges on our benches who are always reciting theDurood Sharif. We published the verdict in Urdu as well so the nation canread it.”
Speaking about the ongoing protests following the top court’s verdictacquitting Asia Bibi, Justice Nisar said, “The state should fulfil itsresponsibility to maintain peace in the country like the prime ministersaid last night.”
