ISLAMABAD – The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has lashed outat those calling the fund raising for Diamer Bhasha Dam as begging.
He remarked that those calling dam funds ‘begging’ should be ashamed ofthemselves.
While hearing a case pertaining to early construction of Punjab Kidney andLiver Institute, the CJP said, “The construction of dam is in nationalinterests and we are gathering funds for it. Those criticizing the move aredishonorable.”
During the case proceedings, the CJP directed to form a committee in thematter while eliminating the board of governors.
Justice (retd.) Iqbal Hameedur Rehman will chair the committee which willbe comprised of Shahid Niaz, Saifullah Chitthi, Khusro Pervaiz and JawadSajid.
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“The committee will be finalized if the members express their consent,”remarked the CJP.
“The institute has become a unique department of Pakistan therefore;hurdles will not be created in its way. The trust formed to run thedepartment is beyond understanding. Rs32 billion were funded to the trustamong which Rs23 billion have been spent. All the expense is being paid byPunjab government,” added the Chief Justice.
The institute’s lawyer Hamid Khan told that the trust is a part of healthdepartment. The contractor’s lawyer Naeem Bukhari submitted recent picturesof hospital and recommendations for its running in the court.
