The Supreme Court of Pakistan has taken a significant step by establishinga fact-finding committee with the aim of uncovering those accountable forthe Faizabad sit-in that occurred on February 6, 2019. This move comesafter the Attorney General presented a comprehensive implementation reportto the Supreme Court, highlighting the government’s commitment to resolvingthe Faizabad dharna case.
One crucial action taken by the federal government involves the creation ofa fact-finding committee, assigned the task of identifying the individualsresponsible for organizing and overseeing the Faizabad sit-in.
This fact-finding committee consists of prominent government officials,including the Additional Home Secretary, Additional Secretary of Defense,and the Director of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Their primary objective is to conduct a thorough investigation in alignmentwith the prescribed Terms of Reference (TORs). This investigation willinvolve the collection and examination of all relevant evidence, documents,records, and statements related to the Faizabad sit-in.
The Attorney General’s report underscores that the fact-finding committee’scentral focus is to determine who issued orders and managed the Faizabadsit-in case, all while adhering to the legal and regulatory frameworkgoverning such matters.
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In a recent development, the fact-finding committee held its inauguralmeeting on October 26, 2023, marking the commencement of its vital work.The progress of this committee is under close scrutiny by the public andinterested stakeholders who are keen on ensuring accountability andtransparency in the Faizabad dharna case.
The fact-finding committee is expected to conclude its investigation byDecember 1, 2023, following which it will present its findings andrecommendations to the Supreme Court. This inquiry holds the potential toilluminate the responsible parties and individuals behind the Faizabadsit-in, offering long-awaited closure to a case that has held the nation’sattention for an extended period.