CJP Justice Saqib Nisar pays the fine imposed upon Aitzaz Ahsan
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*LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar has paid the fine imposed upon eminent lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan. *
*CJP and eminent lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan engaged in a repartee earlier this month when the Supreme Court imposed a fine of Rs10,000 on the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader for not appearing in a case pertaining to infant formula.*
Aitaza Ahsan had said that the court order damaged his reputation as he had never been slapped even a single rupee fine during his entire career.
The PPP leader argued that he was punished for his farewell speech in the Senate, urging the court to withdraw the fine.
Taking his remarks in a lighter mode, the chief justice said he can pay the fine from his own pocket on his behalf.
According to Geo News, the chief justice on Saturday told the lawyer that he has submitted the fine.
And when Aitzaz Ahsan turned to leave the courtroom during the hearing of the case, the CJ asked the court staff to give him receipt of the fine paid by him.
The chief justice told Aitzaz Ahsan the fine was actually paid by his son who said he would like to pay on behalf of his uncle (Aitzaz Ahsan).
