ISLAMABAD - Supreme Court Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, Justice KK Agha have been alleged of purchasing big properties in London.
Informed sources said the references filed against Justice Qazi Faiz Isa after approval by President Dr Alvi alleged that Justice Isa had allegedly acquired three properties in London on lease in the name of his wife and children between 2011 and 2015, but these were not disclosed in wealth returns.
The alleged properties on lease include 90 Adelaide Road, London E10 5NW, which was purchased for 270,000 pounds sterling on June 28, 2013; 50 Conistan Court, Kendal Street, London, bought on Oct 20, 2011; and 40 Oakdale Road, London E11, 4DL, acquired for 245,000 pounds on March 27, 2013.
Likewise, Justice K.K. Agha was accused of purchasing two properties in London, but not disclosing them in wealth returns.
Law Minister Farogh Naseem visited the Supreme Court on Thursday, but did not answer journalists’ questions as to why he had come to the court or divulge anything about the references.
On Wednesday, Justice Qazi Faez Isa had written a letter to President Alvi and said he would be obliged if the latter could let him know whether this was correct that a reference had been filed against him under Article 209 of the Constitution in the SJC.