LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed former interiorminister Ahsan Iqbal to submit detailed reply in contempt of court case.
A three-member full bench headed by Justice Mazahir Ali Akbar Naqvi heardthe case.
Iqbal appeared before the court. His lawyer requested the court to adjournthe hearing of the case until elections but faced rejection by the judge.
Ahsan Iqbal’s speech against judiciary was replayed on the projector.
While addressing the PML-N leader, the judge remarked, “You went to tellthe children about the country’s policy but started talking about judges.Was the ceremony the accurate platform to speak about judiciary?”
“I respect the judiciary and contesting election to serve the country,”replied Iqbal.
The court reminded the former interior minister not to repeat every timethat he has done any favor while returning to Pakistan.