*ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar, on Tuesday refusedto accept donation from Federal Minister for Science and Technology, AzamKhan Swati, for construction of dams.*
Mr. Swati is an affluent man, and his treatment to the poor family has beenrevealed in the joint investigation team report [in the IGP Islamabadtransfer case], he said during the case hearing today.
President Supreme Court Bar Association, Amanullah Kanrani, appeared beforethe apex court in defence of Mr. Swati and informed the court about hisintention for dam funding.
“Azam Swati’s crime is not as big in nature, in view of the proposedpunishment by the court,” said Amanuallah in his appeal to the CJP.
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‘You can ask Mr. Swati to suggest punishment for himself,’ said the chiefjustice to Amanullah.
During the hearing, attorney general informed the court that a case hadbeen registered against Azam Swati. It will take around two to three daysto submit a challan to the court, he added.
